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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.36, 350,833.80 and 141,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.36, 350,833.80 and 141,049.84 is: 194,648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.36 : 350,833.80 = 141,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.36/350,833.80 = 141,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.36x = 350,833.80 × 141,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.36x = 49,485,051,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485,051,356.59/254,227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,648.80

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