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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,897.12, 350,378.31 and 140,719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,897.12, 350,378.31 and 140,719.96 is: 194,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,897.12 : 350,378.31 = 140,719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,897.12/350,378.31 = 140,719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,897.12x = 350,378.31 × 140,719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,897.12x = 49,305,221,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305,221,768.07/253,897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,193.70

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