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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,153.44, 350,743.20 and 140,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,153.44, 350,743.20 and 140,976.16 is: 194,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,153.44 : 350,743.20 = 140,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,153.44/350,743.20 = 140,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,153.44x = 350,743.20 × 140,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,153.44x = 49,446,429,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,446,429,482.11/254,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,553.45

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