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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,084.54, 350,652.38 and 140,907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,084.54, 350,652.38 and 140,907.29 is: 194,460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,084.54 : 350,652.38 = 140,907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,084.54/350,652.38 = 140,907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,084.54x = 350,652.38 × 140,907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,084.54x = 49,409,474,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,409,474,140.05/254,084.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,460.77

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