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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,803.96, 351,636.32 and 140,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,803.96, 351,636.32 and 140,087.44 is: 193,324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,803.96 : 351,636.32 = 140,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,803.96/351,636.32 = 140,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,803.96x = 351,636.32 × 140,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,803.96x = 49,259,831,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259,831,879.82/254,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,324.44

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