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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,878.28, 351,740.86 and 140,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,878.28, 351,740.86 and 140,161.62 is: 193,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,878.28 : 351,740.86 = 140,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,878.28/351,740.86 = 140,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,878.28x = 351,740.86 × 140,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,878.28x = 49,300,568,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,568,757.79/254,878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,427.89

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