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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,847.16, 351,698.10 and 140,134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,847.16, 351,698.10 and 140,134.51 is: 193,390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,847.16 : 351,698.10 = 140,134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,847.16/351,698.10 = 140,134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,847.16x = 351,698.10 × 140,134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,847.16x = 49,285,040,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,285,040,911.43/254,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,390.58

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