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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,862.63, 351,719.46 and 140,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,862.63, 351,719.46 and 140,149.98 is: 193,411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,862.63 : 351,719.46 = 140,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,862.63/351,719.46 = 140,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,862.63x = 351,719.46 × 140,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,862.63x = 49,293,475,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,293,475,284.61/254,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,411.94

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