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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,726.74, 351,526.55 and 140,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,726.74, 351,526.55 and 140,016 is: 193,224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,726.74 : 351,526.55 = 140,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,726.74/351,526.55 = 140,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,726.74x = 351,526.55 × 140,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,726.74x = 49,219,341,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,219,341,424.80/254,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,224.09

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