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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,057.33, 350,599.12 and 140,880.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,057.33, 350,599.12 and 140,880.08 is: 194,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,057.33 : 350,599.12 = 140,880.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,057.33/350,599.12 = 140,880.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,057.33x = 350,599.12 × 140,880.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,057.33x = 49,392,432,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,392,432,597.83/254,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,414.51

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