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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,824.88, 351,658.58 and 140,105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,824.88, 351,658.58 and 140,105.48 is: 193,345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,824.88 : 351,658.58 = 140,105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,824.88/351,658.58 = 140,105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,824.88x = 351,658.58 × 140,105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,824.88x = 49,269,291,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,269,291,688.20/254,824.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,345.69

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