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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,901.29, 351,772.82 and 140,188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,901.29, 351,772.82 and 140,188.81 is: 193,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,901.29 : 351,772.82 = 140,188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,901.29/351,772.82 = 140,188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,901.29x = 351,772.82 × 140,188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,901.29x = 49,314,611,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,314,611,445.77/254,901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,465.52

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