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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,875.19, 350,347.76 and 140,705.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,875.19, 350,347.76 and 140,705.23 is: 194,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,875.19 : 350,347.76 = 140,705.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,875.19/350,347.76 = 140,705.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,875.19x = 350,347.76 × 140,705.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,875.19x = 49,295,761,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295,761,626.68/253,875.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,173.22

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