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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,232.86, 350,841.40 and 141,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,232.86, 350,841.40 and 141,055.34 is: 194,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,232.86 : 350,841.40 = 141,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,232.86/350,841.40 = 141,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,232.86x = 350,841.40 × 141,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,232.86x = 49,488,052,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488,052,963.08/254,232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,656.40

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