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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,156.44, 350,747.34 and 140,979.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,156.44, 350,747.34 and 140,979.16 is: 194,557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,156.44 : 350,747.34 = 140,979.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,156.44/350,747.34 = 140,979.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,156.44x = 350,747.34 × 140,979.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,156.44x = 49,448,065,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,448,065,365.43/254,156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,557.59

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