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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,917.44, 351,786.27 and 140,197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,917.44, 351,786.27 and 140,197.89 is: 193,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,917.44 : 351,786.27 = 140,197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,917.44/351,786.27 = 140,197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,917.44x = 351,786.27 × 140,197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,917.44x = 49,319,692,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,319,692,784.97/254,917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,473.20

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