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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,829.80, 351,669 and 140,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,829.80, 351,669 and 140,113.40 is: 193,358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,829.80 : 351,669 = 140,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,829.80/351,669 = 140,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,829.80x = 351,669 × 140,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,829.80x = 49,273,539,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273,539,264.60/254,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,358.62

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