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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,866.52, 350,347.26 and 140,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,866.52, 350,347.26 and 140,681.98 is: 194,147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,866.52 : 350,347.26 = 140,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,866.52/350,347.26 = 140,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,866.52x = 350,347.26 × 140,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,866.52x = 49,287,546,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,287,546,224.37/253,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,147.48

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