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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,225.12, 350,826 and 141,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,225.12, 350,826 and 141,045.44 is: 194,640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,225.12 : 350,826 = 141,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,225.12/350,826 = 141,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,225.12x = 350,826 × 141,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,225.12x = 49,482,407,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,482,407,533.44/254,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,640.12

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