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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,847.66, 351,698.79 and 140,135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,847.66, 351,698.79 and 140,135.01 is: 193,391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,847.66 : 351,698.79 = 140,135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,847.66/351,698.79 = 140,135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,847.66x = 351,698.79 × 140,135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,847.66x = 49,285,313,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,285,313,453.64/254,847.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,391.27

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