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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,890.56, 351,746.19 and 140,176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,890.56, 351,746.19 and 140,176.95 is: 193,442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,890.56 : 351,746.19 = 140,176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,890.56/351,746.19 = 140,176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,890.56x = 351,746.19 × 140,176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,890.56x = 49,306,708,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,306,708,088.32/254,890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,442.66

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