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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,186.58, 350,793.90 and 141,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,186.58, 350,793.90 and 141,009.42 is: 194,602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,186.58 : 350,793.90 = 141,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,186.58/350,793.90 = 141,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,186.58x = 350,793.90 × 141,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,186.58x = 49,465,244,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465,244,378.54/254,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,602.11

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