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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,245.68, 350,859.24 and 141,068.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,245.68, 350,859.24 and 141,068.34 is: 194,674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,245.68 : 350,859.24 = 141,068.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,245.68/350,859.24 = 141,068.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,245.68x = 350,859.24 × 141,068.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,245.68x = 49,495,130,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,495,130,560.46/254,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,674.42

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