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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,881.08, 351,696.96 and 140,164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,881.08, 351,696.96 and 140,164.38 is: 193,405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,881.08 : 351,696.96 = 140,164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,881.08/351,696.96 = 140,164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,881.08x = 351,696.96 × 140,164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,881.08x = 49,295,386,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295,386,346.28/254,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,405.44

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