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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,727.24, 351,527.25 and 140,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,727.24, 351,527.25 and 140,016.51 is: 193,224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,727.24 : 351,527.25 = 140,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,727.24/351,527.25 = 140,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,727.24x = 351,527.25 × 140,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,727.24x = 49,219,618,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,219,618,714.90/254,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,224.79

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