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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,226.36, 350,832.42 and 141,048.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,226.36, 350,832.42 and 141,048.84 is: 194,647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,226.36 : 350,832.42 = 141,048.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,226.36/350,832.42 = 141,048.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,226.36x = 350,832.42 × 141,048.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,226.36x = 49,484,505,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,484,505,875.39/254,226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,647.42

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