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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,919.36, 351,792.78 and 140,203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,919.36, 351,792.78 and 140,203.04 is: 193,482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,919.36 : 351,792.78 = 140,203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,919.36/351,792.78 = 140,203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,919.36x = 351,792.78 × 140,203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,919.36x = 49,322,417,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322,417,206.05/254,919.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,482.43

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