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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,035.32, 350,584.31 and 140,858.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,035.32, 350,584.31 and 140,858.07 is: 194,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,035.32 : 350,584.31 = 140,858.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,035.32/350,584.31 = 140,858.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,035.32x = 350,584.31 × 140,858.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,035.32x = 49,382,629,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,382,629,278.88/254,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,392.77

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