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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,884.10, 351,748.89 and 140,167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,884.10, 351,748.89 and 140,167.43 is: 193,435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,884.10 : 351,748.89 = 140,167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,884.10/351,748.89 = 140,167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,884.10x = 351,748.89 × 140,167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,884.10x = 49,303,737,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,737,916.65/254,884.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,435.91

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