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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,951.68, 350,429.76 and 140,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,951.68, 350,429.76 and 140,764.80 is: 194,242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,951.68 : 350,429.76 = 140,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,951.68/350,429.76 = 140,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,951.68x = 350,429.76 × 140,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,951.68x = 49,328,175,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,328,175,080.45/253,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,242.37

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