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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,222.12, 350,821.86 and 141,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,222.12, 350,821.86 and 141,042.44 is: 194,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,222.12 : 350,821.86 = 141,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,222.12/350,821.86 = 141,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,222.12x = 350,821.86 × 141,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,222.12x = 49,480,771,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,480,771,139.74/254,222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,635.98

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