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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,829.60, 351,634.32 and 140,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,829.60, 351,634.32 and 140,089.32 is: 193,306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,829.60 : 351,634.32 = 140,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,829.60/351,634.32 = 140,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,829.60x = 351,634.32 × 140,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,829.60x = 49,260,212,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,260,212,777.46/254,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,306.48

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