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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,922.68, 350,425.38 and 140,745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,922.68, 350,425.38 and 140,745.52 is: 194,235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,922.68 : 350,425.38 = 140,745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,922.68/350,425.38 = 140,745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,922.68x = 350,425.38 × 140,745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,922.68x = 49,320,802,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,802,329.30/253,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,235.51

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