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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,834.17, 351,675.48 and 140,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,834.17, 351,675.48 and 140,117.52 is: 193,364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,834.17 : 351,675.48 = 140,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,834.17/351,675.48 = 140,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,834.17x = 351,675.48 × 140,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,834.17x = 49,275,896,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275,896,102.41/254,834.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,364.56

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