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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,414.09, 346,901.80 and 141,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,414.09, 346,901.80 and 141,036.40 is: 194,602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,414.09 : 346,901.80 = 141,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,414.09/346,901.80 = 141,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,414.09x = 346,901.80 × 141,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,414.09x = 48,925,781,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925,781,025.52/251,414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,602.38

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