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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,936.26, 351,820.62 and 140,223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,936.26, 351,820.62 and 140,223.76 is: 193,513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,936.26 : 351,820.62 = 140,223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,936.26/351,820.62 = 140,223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,936.26x = 351,820.62 × 140,223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,936.26x = 49,333,610,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,333,610,181.93/254,936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,513.51

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