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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,825.60, 351,628.76 and 140,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,825.60, 351,628.76 and 140,085.32 is: 193,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,825.60 : 351,628.76 = 140,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,825.60/351,628.76 = 140,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,825.60x = 351,628.76 × 140,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,825.60x = 49,258,027,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258,027,365.80/254,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,300.94

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