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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,177.36, 350,759.40 and 140,999.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,177.36, 350,759.40 and 140,999.12 is: 194,575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,177.36 : 350,759.40 = 140,999.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,177.36/350,759.40 = 140,999.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,177.36x = 350,759.40 × 140,999.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,177.36x = 49,456,766,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,456,766,731.73/254,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,575.81

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