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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,084.31, 350,627.54 and 140,917.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,084.31, 350,627.54 and 140,917.59 is: 194,461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,084.31 : 350,627.54 = 140,917.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,084.31/350,627.54 = 140,917.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,084.31x = 350,627.54 × 140,917.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,084.31x = 49,409,587,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,409,587,219.84/254,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,461.39

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