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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,818.13, 351,649.24 and 140,098.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,818.13, 351,649.24 and 140,098.73 is: 193,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,818.13 : 351,649.24 = 140,098.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,818.13/351,649.24 = 140,098.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,818.13x = 351,649.24 × 140,098.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,818.13x = 49,265,609,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,265,609,820.97/254,818.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,336.36

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