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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,725.74, 351,525.17 and 140,015.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,725.74, 351,525.17 and 140,015.00 is: 193,222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,725.74 : 351,525.17 = 140,015.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,725.74/351,525.17 = 140,015.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,725.74x = 351,525.17 × 140,015.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,725.74x = 49,218,797,906.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218,797,906.40/254,725.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,222.71

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