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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,195.16, 350,789.46 and 141,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,195.16, 350,789.46 and 141,018 is: 194,604.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,195.16 : 350,789.46 = 141,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,195.16/350,789.46 = 141,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,195.16x = 350,789.46 × 141,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,195.16x = 49,467,628,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,467,628,070.28/254,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,604.92

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