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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,873.26, 351,747.50 and 140,172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,873.26, 351,747.50 and 140,172.10 is: 193,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,873.26 : 351,747.50 = 140,172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,873.26/351,747.50 = 140,172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,873.26x = 351,747.50 × 140,172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,873.26x = 49,305,185,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305,185,043.89/254,873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,449.82

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