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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,849.16, 351,700.86 and 140,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,849.16, 351,700.86 and 140,136.52 is: 193,393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,849.16 : 351,700.86 = 140,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,849.16/351,700.86 = 140,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,849.16x = 351,700.86 × 140,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,849.16x = 49,286,134,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,286,134,601.41/254,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,393.36

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