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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,870.98, 351,723.32 and 140,157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,870.98, 351,723.32 and 140,157.02 is: 193,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,870.98 : 351,723.32 = 140,157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,870.98/351,723.32 = 140,157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,870.98x = 351,723.32 × 140,157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,870.98x = 49,296,492,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,296,492,395.71/254,870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,417.44

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