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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,185.44, 350,817.92 and 141,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,185.44, 350,817.92 and 141,044.64 is: 194,664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,185.44 : 350,817.92 = 141,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,185.44/350,817.92 = 141,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,185.44x = 350,817.92 × 141,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,185.44x = 49,480,987,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,480,987,231.95/254,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,664.92

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