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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,037.28, 350,568.72 and 140,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,037.28, 350,568.72 and 140,859.04 is: 194,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,037.28 : 350,568.72 = 140,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,037.28/350,568.72 = 140,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,037.28x = 350,568.72 × 140,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,037.28x = 49,380,773,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,380,773,353.23/254,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,383.96

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