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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,711.32, 351,504.80 and 140,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,711.32, 351,504.80 and 140,002.48 is: 193,205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,711.32 : 351,504.80 = 140,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,711.32/351,504.80 = 140,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,711.32x = 351,504.80 × 140,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,711.32x = 49,211,543,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,211,543,731.90/254,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,205.17

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