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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,774.01, 351,592.53 and 140,057.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,774.01, 351,592.53 and 140,057.49 is: 193,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,774.01 : 351,592.53 = 140,057.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,774.01/351,592.53 = 140,057.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,774.01x = 351,592.53 × 140,057.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,774.01x = 49,243,167,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,243,167,254.55/254,774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,281.75

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