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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,974.30, 350,485.04 and 140,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,974.30, 350,485.04 and 140,797.06 is: 194,300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,974.30 : 350,485.04 = 140,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,974.30/350,485.04 = 140,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,974.30x = 350,485.04 × 140,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,974.30x = 49,347,263,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,347,263,205.98/253,974.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,300.22

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