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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,770.26, 351,587.35 and 140,053.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,770.26, 351,587.35 and 140,053.74 is: 193,276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,770.26 : 351,587.35 = 140,053.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,770.26/351,587.35 = 140,053.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,770.26x = 351,587.35 × 140,053.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,770.26x = 49,241,122,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241,122,160.80/254,770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,276.57

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