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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,981.62, 351,867.49 and 140,260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,981.62, 351,867.49 and 140,260.16 is: 193,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,981.62 : 351,867.49 = 140,260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,981.62/351,867.49 = 140,260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,981.62x = 351,867.49 × 140,260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,981.62x = 49,352,989,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,352,989,784.93/254,981.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,555.09

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