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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,178.88, 350,783.52 and 141,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,178.88, 350,783.52 and 141,014.08 is: 194,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,178.88 : 350,783.52 = 141,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,178.88/350,783.52 = 141,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,178.88x = 350,783.52 × 141,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,178.88x = 49,465,415,351.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465,415,351.96/254,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,608.68

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