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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,852.10, 351,665.28 and 140,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,852.10, 351,665.28 and 140,111.82 is: 193,337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,852.10 : 351,665.28 = 140,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,852.10/351,665.28 = 140,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,852.10x = 351,665.28 × 140,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,852.10x = 49,272,462,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,272,462,411.61/254,852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,337.48

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