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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,903.05, 351,742.04 and 140,179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,903.05, 351,742.04 and 140,179.71 is: 193,434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,903.05 : 351,742.04 = 140,179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,903.05/351,742.04 = 140,179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,903.05x = 351,742.04 × 140,179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,903.05x = 49,307,099,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,307,099,094.33/254,903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,434.72

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