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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,878.62, 350,352.69 and 140,701.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,878.62, 350,352.69 and 140,701.37 is: 194,168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,878.62 : 350,352.69 = 140,701.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,878.62/350,352.69 = 140,701.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,878.62x = 350,352.69 × 140,701.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,878.62x = 49,295,103,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295,103,466.19/253,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,168.00

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