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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,806.62, 351,624.17 and 140,084.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,806.62, 351,624.17 and 140,084.43 is: 193,311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,806.62 : 351,624.17 = 140,084.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,806.62/351,624.17 = 140,084.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,806.62x = 351,624.17 × 140,084.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,806.62x = 49,257,071,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,257,071,428.67/254,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,311.58

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