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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,768.03, 351,584.25 and 140,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,768.03, 351,584.25 and 140,051.50 is: 193,273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,768.03 : 351,584.25 = 140,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,768.03/351,584.25 = 140,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,768.03x = 351,584.25 × 140,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,768.03x = 49,239,900,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239,900,184.72/254,768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,273.47

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