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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,976.18, 351,873.75 and 140,257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,976.18, 351,873.75 and 140,257.77 is: 193,559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,976.18 : 351,873.75 = 140,257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,976.18/351,873.75 = 140,257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,976.18x = 351,873.75 × 140,257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,976.18x = 49,353,027,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,353,027,496.54/254,976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,559.37

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