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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,882.10, 351,746.13 and 140,165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,882.10, 351,746.13 and 140,165.43 is: 193,433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,882.10 : 351,746.13 = 140,165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,882.10/351,746.13 = 140,165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,882.10x = 351,746.13 × 140,165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,882.10x = 49,302,647,562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302,647,562.29/254,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,433.15

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