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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,824.60, 351,627.39 and 140,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,824.60, 351,627.39 and 140,084.32 is: 193,299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,824.60 : 351,627.39 = 140,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,824.60/351,627.39 = 140,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,824.60x = 351,627.39 × 140,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,824.60x = 49,257,483,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,257,483,821.52/254,824.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,299.56

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