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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,723.87, 351,522.59 and 140,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,723.87, 351,522.59 and 140,013.14 is: 193,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,723.87 : 351,522.59 = 140,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,723.87/351,522.59 = 140,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,723.87x = 351,522.59 × 140,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,723.87x = 49,217,779,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,217,779,149.15/254,723.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,220.13

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