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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,842.02, 351,674.52 and 140,120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,842.02, 351,674.52 and 140,120.55 is: 193,362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,842.02 : 351,674.52 = 140,120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,842.02/351,674.52 = 140,120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,842.02x = 351,674.52 × 140,120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,842.02x = 49,276,827,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276,827,163.39/254,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,362.25

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