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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,875.57, 350,342.33 and 140,695.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,875.57, 350,342.33 and 140,695.89 is: 194,157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,875.57 : 350,342.33 = 140,695.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,875.57/350,342.33 = 140,695.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,875.57x = 350,342.33 × 140,695.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,875.57x = 49,291,725,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,291,725,220.54/253,875.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,157.02

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