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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,843.88, 350,304.55 and 140,666.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,843.88, 350,304.55 and 140,666.63 is: 194,119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,843.88 : 350,304.55 = 140,666.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,843.88/350,304.55 = 140,666.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,843.88x = 350,304.55 × 140,666.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,843.88x = 49,276,158,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276,158,418.98/253,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,119.94

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