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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,914.36, 351,785.88 and 140,198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,914.36, 351,785.88 and 140,198.04 is: 193,475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,914.36 : 351,785.88 = 140,198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,914.36/351,785.88 = 140,198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,914.36x = 351,785.88 × 140,198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,914.36x = 49,319,690,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,319,690,875.68/254,914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,475.53

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