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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,815.26, 351,645.29 and 140,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,815.26, 351,645.29 and 140,095.86 is: 193,332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,815.26 : 351,645.29 = 140,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,815.26/351,645.29 = 140,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,815.26x = 351,645.29 × 140,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,815.26x = 49,264,049,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264,049,317.50/254,815.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,332.41

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