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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,127.92, 350,738.52 and 140,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,127.92, 350,738.52 and 140,987.12 is: 194,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,127.92 : 350,738.52 = 140,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,127.92/350,738.52 = 140,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,127.92x = 350,738.52 × 140,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,127.92x = 49,449,613,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449,613,807.86/254,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,585.52

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