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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,873.98, 351,727.46 and 140,160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,873.98, 351,727.46 and 140,160.02 is: 193,421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,873.98 : 351,727.46 = 140,160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,873.98/351,727.46 = 140,160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,873.98x = 351,727.46 × 140,160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,873.98x = 49,298,127,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,127,828.15/254,873.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,421.58

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