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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,722.37, 351,520.52 and 140,011.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,722.37, 351,520.52 and 140,011.63 is: 193,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,722.37 : 351,520.52 = 140,011.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,722.37/351,520.52 = 140,011.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,722.37x = 351,520.52 × 140,011.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,722.37x = 49,216,959,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216,959,404.79/254,722.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,218.05

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