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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,724.93, 351,523.59 and 140,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,724.93, 351,523.59 and 140,016.10 is: 193,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,724.93 : 351,523.59 = 140,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,724.93/351,523.59 = 140,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,724.93x = 351,523.59 × 140,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,724.93x = 49,218,962,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218,962,129.80/254,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,223.97

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