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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,944.18, 350,419.41 and 140,757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,944.18, 350,419.41 and 140,757.30 is: 194,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,944.18 : 350,419.41 = 140,757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,944.18/350,419.41 = 140,757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,944.18x = 350,419.41 × 140,757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,944.18x = 49,324,090,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,324,090,019.19/253,944.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,232.02

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