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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,848.16, 351,699.48 and 140,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,848.16, 351,699.48 and 140,135.52 is: 193,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,848.16 : 351,699.48 = 140,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,848.16/351,699.48 = 140,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,848.16x = 351,699.48 × 140,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,848.16x = 49,285,589,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,285,589,513.53/254,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,391.98

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