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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,915.36, 351,787.26 and 140,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,915.36, 351,787.26 and 140,199.04 is: 193,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,915.36 : 351,787.26 = 140,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,915.36/351,787.26 = 140,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,915.36x = 351,787.26 × 140,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,915.36x = 49,320,236,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,236,136.23/254,915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,476.91

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