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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,936.25, 351,820.62 and 140,219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,936.25, 351,820.62 and 140,219.73 is: 193,507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,936.25 : 351,820.62 = 140,219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,936.25/351,820.62 = 140,219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,936.25x = 351,820.62 × 140,219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,936.25x = 49,332,192,344.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,332,192,344.83/254,936.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,507.95

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