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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,835.43, 350,292.16 and 140,658.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,835.43, 350,292.16 and 140,658.18 is: 194,107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,835.43 : 350,292.16 = 140,658.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,835.43/350,292.16 = 140,658.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,835.43x = 350,292.16 × 140,658.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,835.43x = 49,271,457,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,271,457,693.87/253,835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,107.88

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