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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,038.48, 350,588.86 and 140,861.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,038.48, 350,588.86 and 140,861.23 is: 194,397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,038.48 : 350,588.86 = 140,861.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,038.48/350,588.86 = 140,861.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,038.48x = 350,588.86 × 140,861.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,038.48x = 49,384,376,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384,376,815.27/254,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,397.23

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