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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,968.41, 351,865.04 and 140,255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,968.41, 351,865.04 and 140,255.58 is: 193,557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,968.41 : 351,865.04 = 140,255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,968.41/351,865.04 = 140,255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,968.41x = 351,865.04 × 140,255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,968.41x = 49,351,035,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,351,035,266.92/254,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,557.45

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