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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,835.44, 350,292.94 and 140,658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,835.44, 350,292.94 and 140,658.19 is: 194,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,835.44 : 350,292.94 = 140,658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,835.44/350,292.94 = 140,658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,835.44x = 350,292.94 × 140,658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,835.44x = 49,271,569,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,271,569,682.80/253,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,108.32

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