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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,055.36, 350,591.04 and 140,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,055.36, 350,591.04 and 140,875.68 is: 194,405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,055.36 : 350,591.04 = 140,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,055.36/350,591.04 = 140,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,055.36x = 350,591.04 × 140,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,055.36x = 49,389,751,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,389,751,161.91/254,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,405.47

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