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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,055.32, 350,596.34 and 140,878.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,055.32, 350,596.34 and 140,878.07 is: 194,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,055.32 : 350,596.34 = 140,878.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,055.32/350,596.34 = 140,878.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,055.32x = 350,596.34 × 140,878.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,055.32x = 49,391,333,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,333,270.89/254,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,411.73

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