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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.86, 350,834.50 and 141,050.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.86, 350,834.50 and 141,050.34 is: 194,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.86 : 350,834.50 = 141,050.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.86/350,834.50 = 141,050.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.86x = 350,834.50 × 141,050.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.86x = 49,485,325,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485,325,508.73/254,227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,649.50

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