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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,083.23, 350,650.82 and 140,905.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,083.23, 350,650.82 and 140,905.98 is: 194,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,083.23 : 350,650.82 = 140,905.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,083.23/350,650.82 = 140,905.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,083.23x = 350,650.82 × 140,905.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,083.23x = 49,408,797,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,408,797,782.17/254,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,459.11

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