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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,830.03, 350,287.52 and 140,654.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,830.03, 350,287.52 and 140,654.67 is: 194,104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,830.03 : 350,287.52 = 140,654.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,830.03/350,287.52 = 140,654.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,830.03x = 350,287.52 × 140,654.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,830.03x = 49,269,574,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,269,574,827.45/253,830.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,104.59

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