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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,120.36, 350,680.74 and 140,940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,120.36, 350,680.74 and 140,940.68 is: 194,495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,120.36 : 350,680.74 = 140,940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,120.36/350,680.74 = 140,940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,120.36x = 350,680.74 × 140,940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,120.36x = 49,425,181,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425,181,958.50/254,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,495.17

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