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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,717.76, 351,509.52 and 140,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,717.76, 351,509.52 and 140,004 is: 193,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,717.76 : 351,509.52 = 140,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,717.76/351,509.52 = 140,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,717.76x = 351,509.52 × 140,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,717.76x = 49,212,738,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212,738,838.08/254,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,204.98

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