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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,905.83, 351,774.12 and 140,189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,905.83, 351,774.12 and 140,189.49 is: 193,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,905.83 : 351,774.12 = 140,189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,905.83/351,774.12 = 140,189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,905.83x = 351,774.12 × 140,189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,905.83x = 49,315,034,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,034,478.00/254,905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,463.74

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