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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,183.44, 350,815.16 and 141,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,183.44, 350,815.16 and 141,042.64 is: 194,662.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,183.44 : 350,815.16 = 141,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,183.44/350,815.16 = 141,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,183.44x = 350,815.16 × 141,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,183.44x = 49,479,896,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,479,896,318.42/254,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,662.16

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