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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,798.38, 351,626.24 and 140,081.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,798.38, 351,626.24 and 140,081.86 is: 193,315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,798.38 : 351,626.24 = 140,081.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,798.38/351,626.24 = 140,081.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,798.38x = 351,626.24 × 140,081.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,798.38x = 49,256,457,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,256,457,724.01/254,798.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,315.43

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