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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,916.50, 351,777.17 and 140,194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,916.50, 351,777.17 and 140,194.98 is: 193,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,916.50 : 351,777.17 = 140,194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,916.50/351,777.17 = 140,194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,916.50x = 351,777.17 × 140,194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,916.50x = 49,317,393,663.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317,393,663.09/254,916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,464.90

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