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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,837.52, 351,668.31 and 140,116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,837.52, 351,668.31 and 140,116.05 is: 193,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,837.52 : 351,668.31 = 140,116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,837.52/351,668.31 = 140,116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,837.52x = 351,668.31 × 140,116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,837.52x = 49,274,374,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,274,374,507.38/254,837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,356.04

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