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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,068.16, 350,609.65 and 140,891.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,068.16, 350,609.65 and 140,891.72 is: 194,428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,068.16 : 350,609.65 = 140,891.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,068.16/350,609.65 = 140,891.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,068.16x = 350,609.65 × 140,891.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,068.16x = 49,397,994,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,397,994,531.82/254,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,428.12

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