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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,849.89, 350,312.82 and 140,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,849.89, 350,312.82 and 140,672.64 is: 194,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,849.89 : 350,312.82 = 140,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,849.89/350,312.82 = 140,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,849.89x = 350,312.82 × 140,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,849.89x = 49,279,429,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279,429,215.24/253,849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,128.23

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