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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,846.89, 350,308.68 and 140,669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,846.89, 350,308.68 and 140,669.64 is: 194,124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,846.89 : 350,308.68 = 140,669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,846.89/350,308.68 = 140,669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,846.89x = 350,308.68 × 140,669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,846.89x = 49,277,795,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,277,795,904.48/253,846.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,124.09

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