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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,125.17, 350,734.73 and 140,984.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,125.17, 350,734.73 and 140,984.37 is: 194,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,125.17 : 350,734.73 = 140,984.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,125.17/350,734.73 = 140,984.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,125.17x = 350,734.73 × 140,984.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,125.17x = 49,448,114,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,448,114,241.25/254,125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,581.73

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