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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,039.49, 350,590.23 and 140,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,039.49, 350,590.23 and 140,862.24 is: 194,398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,039.49 : 350,590.23 = 140,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,039.49/350,590.23 = 140,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,039.49x = 350,590.23 × 140,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,039.49x = 49,384,925,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384,925,119.92/254,039.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,398.62

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