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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,860.01, 351,715.83 and 140,147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,860.01, 351,715.83 and 140,147.35 is: 193,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,860.01 : 351,715.83 = 140,147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,860.01/351,715.83 = 140,147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,860.01x = 351,715.83 × 140,147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,860.01x = 49,292,042,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292,042,492.75/254,860.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,408.31

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