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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,744.60, 351,553.57 and 140,022.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,744.60, 351,553.57 and 140,022.37 is: 193,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,744.60 : 351,553.57 = 140,022.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,744.60/351,553.57 = 140,022.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,744.60x = 351,553.57 × 140,022.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,744.60x = 49,225,364,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225,364,142.75/254,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,234.18

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