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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,161.42, 350,742.94 and 140,984.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,161.42, 350,742.94 and 140,984.17 is: 194,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,161.42 : 350,742.94 = 140,984.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,161.42/350,742.94 = 140,984.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,161.42x = 350,742.94 × 140,984.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,161.42x = 49,449,201,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449,201,049.94/254,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,558.25

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