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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,237.52, 350,847 and 141,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,237.52, 350,847 and 141,070.80 is: 194,677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,237.52 : 350,847 = 141,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,237.52/350,847 = 141,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,237.52x = 350,847 × 141,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,237.52x = 49,494,266,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,494,266,967.60/254,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,677.27

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