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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,122.92, 350,731.62 and 140,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,122.92, 350,731.62 and 140,982.12 is: 194,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,122.92 : 350,731.62 = 140,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,122.92/350,731.62 = 140,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,122.92x = 350,731.62 × 140,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,122.92x = 49,446,887,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,446,887,338.63/254,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,578.62

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