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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,233.86, 350,842.78 and 141,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,233.86, 350,842.78 and 141,056.34 is: 194,657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,233.86 : 350,842.78 = 141,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,233.86/350,842.78 = 141,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,233.86x = 350,842.78 × 141,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,233.86x = 49,488,598,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488,598,462.23/254,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,657.78

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