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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,836.02, 351,666.24 and 140,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,836.02, 351,666.24 and 140,114.55 is: 193,353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,836.02 : 351,666.24 = 140,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,836.02/351,666.24 = 140,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,836.02x = 351,666.24 × 140,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,836.02x = 49,273,556,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273,556,967.79/254,836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,353.97

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