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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,779.02, 351,599.52 and 140,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,779.02, 351,599.52 and 140,062.50 is: 193,288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,779.02 : 351,599.52 = 140,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,779.02/351,599.52 = 140,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,779.02x = 351,599.52 × 140,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,779.02x = 49,245,907,770
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,245,907,770/254,779.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,288.71

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