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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,816.15, 351,648.64 and 140,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,816.15, 351,648.64 and 140,095.61 is: 193,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,816.15 : 351,648.64 = 140,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,816.15/351,648.64 = 140,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,816.15x = 351,648.64 × 140,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,816.15x = 49,264,430,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264,430,462.03/254,816.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,333.24

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