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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,846.02, 350,318.88 and 140,661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,846.02, 350,318.88 and 140,661.48 is: 194,119.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,846.02 : 350,318.88 = 140,661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,846.02/350,318.88 = 140,661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,846.02x = 350,318.88 × 140,661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,846.02x = 49,276,372,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276,372,132.74/253,846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,119.14

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