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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,841.82, 351,674.21 and 140,120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,841.82, 351,674.21 and 140,120.62 is: 193,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,841.82 : 351,674.21 = 140,120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,841.82/351,674.21 = 140,120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,841.82x = 351,674.21 × 140,120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,841.82x = 49,276,807,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276,807,814.33/254,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,362.33

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