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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,834.28, 350,293.38 and 140,658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,834.28, 350,293.38 and 140,658.92 is: 194,110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,834.28 : 350,293.38 = 140,658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,834.28/350,293.38 = 140,658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,834.28x = 350,293.38 × 140,658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,834.28x = 49,271,888,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,271,888,513.95/253,834.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,110.46

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