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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,884.30, 350,359.61 and 140,707.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,884.30, 350,359.61 and 140,707.05 is: 194,175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,884.30 : 350,359.61 = 140,707.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,884.30/350,359.61 = 140,707.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,884.30x = 350,359.61 × 140,707.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,884.30x = 49,298,066,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,066,458.72/253,884.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,175.32

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