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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,883.10, 351,747.51 and 140,166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,883.10, 351,747.51 and 140,166.43 is: 193,434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,883.10 : 351,747.51 = 140,166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,883.10/351,747.51 = 140,166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,883.10x = 351,747.51 × 140,166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,883.10x = 49,303,192,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,192,738.09/254,883.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,434.53

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