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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,966.40, 351,862.27 and 140,253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,966.40, 351,862.27 and 140,253.57 is: 193,554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,966.40 : 351,862.27 = 140,253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,966.40/351,862.27 = 140,253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,966.40x = 351,862.27 × 140,253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,966.40x = 49,349,939,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,349,939,515.80/254,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,554.68

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