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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,046.78, 350,568.81 and 140,869.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,046.78, 350,568.81 and 140,869.53 is: 194,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,046.78 : 350,568.81 = 140,869.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,046.78/350,568.81 = 140,869.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,046.78x = 350,568.81 × 140,869.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,046.78x = 49,384,463,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384,463,497.36/254,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,391.22

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