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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,827.52, 350,284.36 and 140,652.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,827.52, 350,284.36 and 140,652.72 is: 194,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,827.52 : 350,284.36 = 140,652.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,827.52/350,284.36 = 140,652.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,827.52x = 350,284.36 × 140,652.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,827.52x = 49,268,448,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,268,448,007.46/253,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,102.07

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