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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,145.88, 350,718.78 and 140,965.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,145.88, 350,718.78 and 140,965.72 is: 194,531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,145.88 : 350,718.78 = 140,965.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,145.88/350,718.78 = 140,965.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,145.88x = 350,718.78 × 140,965.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,145.88x = 49,439,325,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,439,325,340.22/254,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,531.29

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