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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,903.17, 351,775.40 and 140,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,903.17, 351,775.40 and 140,190.68 is: 193,468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,903.17 : 351,775.40 = 140,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,903.17/351,775.40 = 140,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,903.17x = 351,775.40 × 140,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,903.17x = 49,315,633,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,633,763.19/254,903.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,468.11

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