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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,045.48, 350,598.52 and 140,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,045.48, 350,598.52 and 140,868.24 is: 194,406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,045.48 : 350,598.52 = 140,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,045.48/350,598.52 = 140,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,045.48x = 350,598.52 × 140,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,045.48x = 49,388,196,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,388,196,459.00/254,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,406.91

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