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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,767.28, 351,583.21 and 140,050.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,767.28, 351,583.21 and 140,050.75 is: 193,272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,767.28 : 351,583.21 = 140,050.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,767.28/351,583.21 = 140,050.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,767.28x = 351,583.21 × 140,050.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,767.28x = 49,239,491,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239,491,018.82/254,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,272.43

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