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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,846.32, 351,680.40 and 140,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,846.32, 351,680.40 and 140,125.14 is: 193,368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,846.32 : 351,680.40 = 140,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,846.32/351,680.40 = 140,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,846.32x = 351,680.40 × 140,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,846.32x = 49,279,265,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279,265,285.26/254,846.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,368.56

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