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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,923.88, 350,402.34 and 140,745.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,923.88, 350,402.34 and 140,745.64 is: 194,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,923.88 : 350,402.34 = 140,745.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,923.88/350,402.34 = 140,745.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,923.88x = 350,402.34 × 140,745.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,923.88x = 49,317,601,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317,601,600.80/253,923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,221.99

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