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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,065.14, 350,610.66 and 140,887.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,065.14, 350,610.66 and 140,887.62 is: 194,425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,065.14 : 350,610.66 = 140,887.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,065.14/350,610.66 = 140,887.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,065.14x = 350,610.66 × 140,887.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,065.14x = 49,396,701,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,396,701,434.03/254,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,425.34

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