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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.61, 350,834.15 and 141,050.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.61, 350,834.15 and 141,050.09 is: 194,649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.61 : 350,834.15 = 141,050.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.61/350,834.15 = 141,050.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.61x = 350,834.15 × 141,050.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.61x = 49,485,187,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485,187,727.32/254,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,649.15

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