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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,840.28, 350,301.66 and 140,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,840.28, 350,301.66 and 140,664.92 is: 194,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,840.28 : 350,301.66 = 140,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,840.28/350,301.66 = 140,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,840.28x = 350,301.66 × 140,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,840.28x = 49,275,154,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275,154,979.77/253,840.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,118.74

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