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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,133.92, 350,746.80 and 140,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,133.92, 350,746.80 and 140,993.12 is: 194,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,133.92 : 350,746.80 = 140,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,133.92/350,746.80 = 140,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,133.92x = 350,746.80 × 140,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,133.92x = 49,452,885,662.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,452,885,662.02/254,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,593.80

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