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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,723.93, 351,522.21 and 140,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,723.93, 351,522.21 and 140,015.10 is: 193,222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,723.93 : 351,522.21 = 140,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,723.93/351,522.21 = 140,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,723.93x = 351,522.21 × 140,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,723.93x = 49,218,417,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218,417,385.37/254,723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,222.59

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