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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,170.17, 350,796.83 and 141,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,170.17, 350,796.83 and 141,029.37 is: 194,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,170.17 : 350,796.83 = 141,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,170.17/350,796.83 = 141,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,170.17x = 350,796.83 × 141,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,170.17x = 49,472,655,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,472,655,227.75/254,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,643.83

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