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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,895.12, 350,375.55 and 140,717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,895.12, 350,375.55 and 140,717.96 is: 194,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,895.12 : 350,375.55 = 140,717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,895.12/350,375.55 = 140,717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,895.12x = 350,375.55 × 140,717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,895.12x = 49,304,132,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304,132,629.88/253,895.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,190.94

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