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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,952.68, 350,431.14 and 140,765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,952.68, 350,431.14 and 140,765.80 is: 194,243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,952.68 : 350,431.14 = 140,765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,952.68/350,431.14 = 140,765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,952.68x = 350,431.14 × 140,765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,952.68x = 49,328,719,767.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,328,719,767.01/253,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,243.75

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