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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,034.32, 350,582.93 and 140,857.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,034.32, 350,582.93 and 140,857.07 is: 194,391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,034.32 : 350,582.93 = 140,857.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,034.32/350,582.93 = 140,857.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,034.32x = 350,582.93 × 140,857.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,034.32x = 49,382,081,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,382,081,854.62/254,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,391.38

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