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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,125.05, 350,734.55 and 140,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,125.05, 350,734.55 and 140,984.25 is: 194,581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,125.05 : 350,734.55 = 140,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,125.05/350,734.55 = 140,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,125.05x = 350,734.55 × 140,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,125.05x = 49,448,047,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,448,047,480.84/254,125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,581.56

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