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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,952.07, 351,834.56 and 140,242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,952.07, 351,834.56 and 140,242.47 is: 193,534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,952.07 : 351,834.56 = 140,242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,952.07/351,834.56 = 140,242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,952.07x = 351,834.56 × 140,242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,952.07x = 49,342,145,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,342,145,966.59/254,952.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,534.99

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