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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,885.10, 351,750.27 and 140,168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,885.10, 351,750.27 and 140,168.43 is: 193,437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,885.10 : 351,750.27 = 140,168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,885.10/351,750.27 = 140,168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,885.10x = 351,750.27 × 140,168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,885.10x = 49,304,283,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304,283,097.98/254,885.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,437.29

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