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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,158.92, 350,781.36 and 141,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,158.92, 350,781.36 and 141,018.12 is: 194,628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,158.92 : 350,781.36 = 141,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,158.92/350,781.36 = 141,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,158.92x = 350,781.36 × 141,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,158.92x = 49,466,527,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,466,527,918.24/254,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,628.34

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