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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,178.42, 350,808.27 and 141,037.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,178.42, 350,808.27 and 141,037.62 is: 194,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,178.42 : 350,808.27 = 141,037.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,178.42/350,808.27 = 141,037.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,178.42x = 350,808.27 × 141,037.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,178.42x = 49,477,163,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,477,163,477.12/254,178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,655.25

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