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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,055.86, 350,597.09 and 140,878.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,055.86, 350,597.09 and 140,878.61 is: 194,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,055.86 : 350,597.09 = 140,878.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,055.86/350,597.09 = 140,878.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,055.86x = 350,597.09 × 140,878.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,055.86x = 49,391,630,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,630,709.24/254,055.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,412.48

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