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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,130.42, 350,741.97 and 140,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,130.42, 350,741.97 and 140,989.62 is: 194,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,130.42 : 350,741.97 = 140,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,130.42/350,741.97 = 140,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,130.42x = 350,741.97 × 140,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,130.42x = 49,450,977,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,450,977,068.35/254,130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,588.97

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