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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,138.04, 350,712.18 and 140,962.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,138.04, 350,712.18 and 140,962.68 is: 194,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,138.04 : 350,712.18 = 140,962.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,138.04/350,712.18 = 140,962.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,138.04x = 350,712.18 × 140,962.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,138.04x = 49,437,328,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,437,328,801.44/254,138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,529.43

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