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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,879.62, 350,354.16 and 140,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,879.62, 350,354.16 and 140,702.46 is: 194,169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,879.62 : 350,354.16 = 140,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,879.62/350,354.16 = 140,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,879.62x = 350,354.16 × 140,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,879.62x = 49,295,692,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295,692,183.23/253,879.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,169.55

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