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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,837.76, 350,306.88 and 140,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,837.76, 350,306.88 and 140,660.16 is: 194,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,837.76 : 350,306.88 = 140,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,837.76/350,306.88 = 140,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,837.76x = 350,306.88 × 140,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,837.76x = 49,274,221,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,274,221,789.90/253,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,116.99

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