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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,952.82, 351,835.60 and 140,243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,952.82, 351,835.60 and 140,243.22 is: 193,536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,952.82 : 351,835.60 = 140,243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,952.82/351,835.60 = 140,243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,952.82x = 351,835.60 × 140,243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,952.82x = 49,342,554,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,342,554,994.24/254,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,536.02

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