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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,225.86, 350,831.74 and 141,048.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,225.86, 350,831.74 and 141,048.34 is: 194,646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,225.86 : 350,831.74 = 141,048.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,225.86/350,831.74 = 141,048.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,225.86x = 350,831.74 × 141,048.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,225.86x = 49,484,234,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,484,234,546.31/254,225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,646.74

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