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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,182.92, 350,814.48 and 141,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,182.92, 350,814.48 and 141,042.12 is: 194,661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,182.92 : 350,814.48 = 141,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,182.92/350,814.48 = 141,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,182.92x = 350,814.48 × 141,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,182.92x = 49,479,617,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,479,617,985.90/254,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,661.46

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