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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,229.86, 350,837.26 and 141,052.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,229.86, 350,837.26 and 141,052.34 is: 194,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,229.86 : 350,837.26 = 141,052.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,229.86/350,837.26 = 141,052.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,229.86x = 350,837.26 × 141,052.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,229.86x = 49,486,416,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,486,416,482.19/254,229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,652.26

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