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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,877.07, 350,350.35 and 140,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,877.07, 350,350.35 and 140,707.11 is: 194,175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,877.07 : 350,350.35 = 140,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,877.07/350,350.35 = 140,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,877.07x = 350,350.35 × 140,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,877.07x = 49,296,785,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,296,785,235.99/253,877.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,175.81

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