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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,844.06, 351,677.34 and 140,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,844.06, 351,677.34 and 140,122.86 is: 193,365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,844.06 : 351,677.34 = 140,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,844.06/351,677.34 = 140,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,844.06x = 351,677.34 × 140,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,844.06x = 49,278,034,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,278,034,677.99/254,844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,365.44

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