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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,851.28, 350,316.88 and 140,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,851.28, 350,316.88 and 140,675.92 is: 194,133.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,851.28 : 350,316.88 = 140,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,851.28/350,316.88 = 140,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,851.28x = 350,316.88 × 140,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,851.28x = 49,281,149,385.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,281,149,385.53/253,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,133.94

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