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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,056.26, 350,597.63 and 140,879.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,056.26, 350,597.63 and 140,879.01 is: 194,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,056.26 : 350,597.63 = 140,879.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,056.26/350,597.63 = 140,879.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,056.26x = 350,597.63 × 140,879.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,056.26x = 49,391,845,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,845,731.52/254,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,413.03

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