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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,826.60, 351,630.18 and 140,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,826.60, 351,630.18 and 140,086.32 is: 193,302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,826.60 : 351,630.18 = 140,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,826.60/351,630.18 = 140,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,826.60x = 351,630.18 × 140,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,826.60x = 49,258,577,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258,577,917.14/254,826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,302.34

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