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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,191, 350,783.58 and 141,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,191, 350,783.58 and 141,014.56 is: 194,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,191 : 350,783.58 = 141,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,191/350,783.58 = 141,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,191x = 350,783.58 × 141,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,191x = 49,465,592,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465,592,188.92/254,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,600.09

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