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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,846.10, 351,688.96 and 140,132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,846.10, 351,688.96 and 140,132.14 is: 193,383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,846.10 : 351,688.96 = 140,132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,846.10/351,688.96 = 140,132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,846.10x = 351,688.96 × 140,132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,846.10x = 49,282,926,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,282,926,763.80/254,846.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,383.09

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