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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,124.92, 350,734.38 and 140,984.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,124.92, 350,734.38 and 140,984.12 is: 194,581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,124.92 : 350,734.38 = 140,984.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,124.92/350,734.38 = 140,984.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,124.92x = 350,734.38 × 140,984.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,124.92x = 49,447,977,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447,977,918.05/254,124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,581.38

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