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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,238.75, 350,860.41 and 141,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,238.75, 350,860.41 and 141,061.50 is: 194,670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,238.75 : 350,860.41 = 141,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,238.75/350,860.41 = 141,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,238.75x = 350,860.41 × 141,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,238.75x = 49,492,895,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,492,895,725.22/254,238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,670.94

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