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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,994.40, 254,991.60 and 140,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,994.40, 254,991.60 and 140,445.60 is: 210,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,994.40 : 254,991.60 = 140,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,994.40/254,991.60 = 140,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,994.40x = 254,991.60 × 140,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,994.40x = 35,812,448,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,812,448,256.96/169,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,668.40

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