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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,872.26, 351,746.12 and 140,171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,872.26, 351,746.12 and 140,171.10 is: 193,448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,872.26 : 351,746.12 = 140,171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,872.26/351,746.12 = 140,171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,872.26x = 351,746.12 × 140,171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,872.26x = 49,304,639,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304,639,860.28/254,872.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,448.44

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