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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,893.62, 350,373.48 and 140,716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,893.62, 350,373.48 and 140,716.46 is: 194,188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,893.62 : 350,373.48 = 140,716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,893.62/350,373.48 = 140,716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,893.62x = 350,373.48 × 140,716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,893.62x = 49,303,315,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,315,783.48/253,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,188.87

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