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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,087.64, 350,655 and 140,907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,087.64, 350,655 and 140,907.96 is: 194,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,087.64 : 350,655 = 140,907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,087.64/350,655 = 140,907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,087.64x = 350,655 × 140,907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,087.64x = 49,410,080,713.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410,080,713.80/254,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,460.78

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