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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,994.08, 351,889.89 and 140,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,994.08, 351,889.89 and 140,270.25 is: 193,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,994.08 : 351,889.89 = 140,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,994.08/351,889.89 = 140,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,994.08x = 351,889.89 × 140,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,994.08x = 49,359,683,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,359,683,636.35/254,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,571.88

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