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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,804.46, 351,634.38 and 140,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,804.46, 351,634.38 and 140,087.88 is: 193,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,804.46 : 351,634.38 = 140,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,804.46/351,634.38 = 140,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,804.46x = 351,634.38 × 140,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,804.46x = 49,259,714,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259,714,829.31/254,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,323.60

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