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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,990.92, 350,523.25 and 140,813.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,990.92, 350,523.25 and 140,813.67 is: 194,331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,990.92 : 350,523.25 = 140,813.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,990.92/350,523.25 = 140,813.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,990.92x = 350,523.25 × 140,813.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,990.92x = 49,358,465,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,358,465,252.83/253,990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,331.61

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