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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,712.24, 351,506.12 and 140,003.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,712.24, 351,506.12 and 140,003.39 is: 193,206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,712.24 : 351,506.12 = 140,003.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,712.24/351,506.12 = 140,003.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,712.24x = 351,506.12 × 140,003.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,712.24x = 49,212,048,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212,048,584.50/254,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,206.45

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