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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,828.10, 351,632.22 and 140,087.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,828.10, 351,632.22 and 140,087.82 is: 193,304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,828.10 : 351,632.22 = 140,087.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,828.10/351,632.22 = 140,087.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,828.10x = 351,632.22 × 140,087.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,828.10x = 49,259,391,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259,391,141.56/254,828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,304.39

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