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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,965.15, 351,860.54 and 140,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,965.15, 351,860.54 and 140,252.32 is: 193,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,965.15 : 351,860.54 = 140,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,965.15/351,860.54 = 140,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,965.15x = 351,860.54 × 140,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,965.15x = 49,349,257,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,349,257,578.94/254,965.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,552.96

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