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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,087.22, 350,631.55 and 140,920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,087.22, 350,631.55 and 140,920.50 is: 194,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,087.22 : 350,631.55 = 140,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,087.22/350,631.55 = 140,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,087.22x = 350,631.55 × 140,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,087.22x = 49,411,172,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,411,172,989.47/254,087.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,465.40

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