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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,828.69, 350,283.59 and 140,651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,828.69, 350,283.59 and 140,651.44 is: 194,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,828.69 : 350,283.59 = 140,651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,828.69/350,283.59 = 140,651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,828.69x = 350,283.59 × 140,651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,828.69x = 49,267,890,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,267,890,290.35/253,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,098.98

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