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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,151.86, 350,724.21 and 140,973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,151.86, 350,724.21 and 140,973.62 is: 194,540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,151.86 : 350,724.21 = 140,973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,151.86/350,724.21 = 140,973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,151.86x = 350,724.21 × 140,973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,151.86x = 49,442,861,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,442,861,505.34/254,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,540.62

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