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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,501.70, 381,752.55 and 140,340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,501.70, 381,752.55 and 140,340.30 is: 210,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,501.70 : 381,752.55 = 140,340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,501.70/381,752.55 = 140,340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,501.70x = 381,752.55 × 140,340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,501.70x = 53,575,267,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575,267,392.77/254,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,510.45

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