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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,124.42, 350,733.69 and 140,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,124.42, 350,733.69 and 140,983.62 is: 194,580.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,124.42 : 350,733.69 = 140,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,124.42/350,733.69 = 140,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,124.42x = 350,733.69 × 140,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,124.42x = 49,447,705,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447,705,272.16/254,124.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,580.69

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