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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,187.09, 350,778.51 and 141,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,187.09, 350,778.51 and 141,009.84 is: 194,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,187.09 : 350,778.51 = 141,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,187.09/350,778.51 = 141,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,187.09x = 350,778.51 × 141,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,187.09x = 49,463,221,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,463,221,570.54/254,187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,593.76

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