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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,224.86, 350,830.35 and 141,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,224.86, 350,830.35 and 141,047.34 is: 194,645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,224.86 : 350,830.35 = 141,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,224.86/350,830.35 = 141,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,224.86x = 350,830.35 × 141,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,224.86x = 49,483,687,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,483,687,658.77/254,224.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,645.35

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