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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,390.08, 346,868.57 and 141,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,390.08, 346,868.57 and 141,012.28 is: 194,569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,390.08 : 346,868.57 = 141,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,390.08/346,868.57 = 141,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,390.08x = 346,868.57 × 141,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,390.08x = 48,912,727,916.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,912,727,916.04/251,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,569.05

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