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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,520.01, 381,745.14 and 140,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,520.01, 381,745.14 and 140,878.02 is: 211,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,520.01 : 381,745.14 = 140,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,520.01/381,745.14 = 140,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,520.01x = 381,745.14 × 140,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,520.01x = 53,779,499,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,779,499,467.82/254,520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,297.73

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