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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,902.04, 351,773.85 and 140,189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,902.04, 351,773.85 and 140,189.56 is: 193,466.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,902.04 : 351,773.85 = 140,189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,902.04/351,773.85 = 140,189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,902.04x = 351,773.85 × 140,189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,902.04x = 49,315,020,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,020,371.57/254,902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,466.56

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