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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,124.84, 350,683.38 and 140,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,124.84, 350,683.38 and 140,958.12 is: 194,517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,124.84 : 350,683.38 = 140,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,124.84/350,683.38 = 140,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,124.84x = 350,683.38 × 140,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,124.84x = 49,431,669,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,669,960.05/254,124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,517.27

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