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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,879.70, 350,353.98 and 140,709.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,879.70, 350,353.98 and 140,709.74 is: 194,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,879.70 : 350,353.98 = 140,709.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,879.70/350,353.98 = 140,709.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,879.70x = 350,353.98 × 140,709.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,879.70x = 49,298,215,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,215,682.00/253,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,179.43

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