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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,846.28, 350,309.96 and 140,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,846.28, 350,309.96 and 140,670.92 is: 194,127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,846.28 : 350,309.96 = 140,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,846.28/350,309.96 = 140,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,846.28x = 350,309.96 × 140,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,846.28x = 49,278,424,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,278,424,358.36/253,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,127.03

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