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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,863.89, 351,713.48 and 140,149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,863.89, 351,713.48 and 140,149.89 is: 193,407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,863.89 : 351,713.48 = 140,149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,863.89/351,713.48 = 140,149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,863.89x = 351,713.48 × 140,149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,863.89x = 49,292,604,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292,604,832.77/254,863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,407.57

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