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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,874.36, 351,735.60 and 140,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,874.36, 351,735.60 and 140,161.72 is: 193,428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,874.36 : 351,735.60 = 140,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,874.36/351,735.60 = 140,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,874.36x = 351,735.60 × 140,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,874.36x = 49,299,866,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,299,866,681.23/254,874.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,428.11

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