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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,769.03, 351,585.63 and 140,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,769.03, 351,585.63 and 140,052.50 is: 193,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,769.03 : 351,585.63 = 140,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,769.03/351,585.63 = 140,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,769.03x = 351,585.63 × 140,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,769.03x = 49,240,446,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,240,446,445.58/254,769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,274.85

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