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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,126.17, 350,736.11 and 140,985.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,126.17, 350,736.11 and 140,985.37 is: 194,583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,126.17 : 350,736.11 = 140,985.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,126.17/350,736.11 = 140,985.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,126.17x = 350,736.11 × 140,985.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,126.17x = 49,448,660,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,448,660,240.71/254,126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,583.11

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