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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,953.18, 350,431.83 and 140,766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,953.18, 350,431.83 and 140,766.30 is: 194,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,953.18 : 350,431.83 = 140,766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,953.18/350,431.83 = 140,766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,953.18x = 350,431.83 × 140,766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,953.18x = 49,328,992,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,328,992,111.33/253,953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,244.44

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