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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,875.07, 350,347.59 and 140,705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,875.07, 350,347.59 and 140,705.11 is: 194,173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,875.07 : 350,347.59 = 140,705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,875.07/350,347.59 = 140,705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,875.07x = 350,347.59 × 140,705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,875.07x = 49,295,696,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295,696,189.18/253,875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,173.05

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