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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,835.02, 351,664.86 and 140,113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,835.02, 351,664.86 and 140,113.54 is: 193,352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,835.02 : 351,664.86 = 140,113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,835.02/351,664.86 = 140,113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,835.02x = 351,664.86 × 140,113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,835.02x = 49,273,008,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273,008,428.20/254,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,352.58

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