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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,832.97, 351,673.50 and 140,116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,832.97, 351,673.50 and 140,116.59 is: 193,363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,832.97 : 351,673.50 = 140,116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,832.97/351,673.50 = 140,116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,832.97x = 351,673.50 × 140,116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,832.97x = 49,275,291,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275,291,613.37/254,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,363.09

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