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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,904.83, 351,772.74 and 140,188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,904.83, 351,772.74 and 140,188.49 is: 193,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,904.83 : 351,772.74 = 140,188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,904.83/351,772.74 = 140,188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,904.83x = 351,772.74 × 140,188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,904.83x = 49,314,489,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,314,489,243.76/254,904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,462.36

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