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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,937.08, 351,817.62 and 140,228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,937.08, 351,817.62 and 140,228.12 is: 193,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,937.08 : 351,817.62 = 140,228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,937.08/351,817.62 = 140,228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,937.08x = 351,817.62 × 140,228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,937.08x = 49,334,723,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,334,723,435.47/254,937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,517.25

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