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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,820.96, 351,653.63 and 140,111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,820.96, 351,653.63 and 140,111.33 is: 193,354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,820.96 : 351,653.63 = 140,111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,820.96/351,653.63 = 140,111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,820.96x = 351,653.63 × 140,111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,820.96x = 49,270,657,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,270,657,798.63/254,820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,354.02

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