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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,106.10, 350,642.97 and 140,906.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,106.10, 350,642.97 and 140,906.98 is: 194,438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,106.10 : 350,642.97 = 140,906.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,106.10/350,642.97 = 140,906.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,106.10x = 350,642.97 × 140,906.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,106.10x = 49,408,041,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,408,041,960.93/254,106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,438.63

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