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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,213.98, 350,141.85 and 189,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,213.98, 350,141.85 and 189,475.75 is: 260,974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,213.98 : 350,141.85 = 189,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,213.98/350,141.85 = 189,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,213.98x = 350,141.85 × 189,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,213.98x = 66,343,388,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,343,388,759.78/254,213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,974.59

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