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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,784.87, 351,607.59 and 140,068.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,784.87, 351,607.59 and 140,068.33 is: 193,296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,784.87 : 351,607.59 = 140,068.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,784.87/351,607.59 = 140,068.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,784.87x = 351,607.59 × 140,068.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,784.87x = 49,249,087,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,249,087,067.61/254,784.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,296.75

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