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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,717.03, 351,513.13 and 140,006.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,717.03, 351,513.13 and 140,006.27 is: 193,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,717.03 : 351,513.13 = 140,006.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,717.03/351,513.13 = 140,006.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,717.03x = 351,513.13 × 140,006.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,717.03x = 49,214,043,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214,043,241.12/254,717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,210.66

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