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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,972.31, 350,482.28 and 140,795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,972.31, 350,482.28 and 140,795.06 is: 194,297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,972.31 : 350,482.28 = 140,795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,972.31/350,482.28 = 140,795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,972.31x = 350,482.28 × 140,795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,972.31x = 49,346,171,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,346,171,185.15/253,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,297.45

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