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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,907.37, 354,519.96 and 140,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,907.37, 354,519.96 and 140,618.28 is: 194,046.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,907.37 : 354,519.96 = 140,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,907.37/354,519.96 = 140,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,907.37x = 354,519.96 × 140,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,907.37x = 49,851,986,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,851,986,995.29/256,907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,046.54

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