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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,054.86, 350,595.71 and 140,877.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,054.86, 350,595.71 and 140,877.61 is: 194,411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,054.86 : 350,595.71 = 140,877.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,054.86/350,595.71 = 140,877.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,054.86x = 350,595.71 × 140,877.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,054.86x = 49,391,085,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,085,701.05/254,054.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,411.10

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