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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,247, 350,860.92 and 141,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,247, 350,860.92 and 141,070.56 is: 194,677.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,247 : 350,860.92 = 141,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,247/350,860.92 = 141,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,247x = 350,860.92 × 141,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,247x = 49,496,146,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,496,146,466.52/254,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,677.41

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