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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,814.59, 351,644.35 and 140,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,814.59, 351,644.35 and 140,095.18 is: 193,331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,814.59 : 351,644.35 = 140,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,814.59/351,644.35 = 140,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,814.59x = 351,644.35 × 140,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,814.59x = 49,263,676,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263,676,751.01/254,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,331.46

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