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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,721.40, 351,519.17 and 140,010.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,721.40, 351,519.17 and 140,010.65 is: 193,216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,721.40 : 351,519.17 = 140,010.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,721.40/351,519.17 = 140,010.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,721.40x = 351,519.17 × 140,010.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,721.40x = 49,216,427,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216,427,479.16/254,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,216.70

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