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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,249.88, 350,872.74 and 141,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,249.88, 350,872.74 and 141,083.16 is: 194,699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,249.88 : 350,872.74 = 141,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,249.88/350,872.74 = 141,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,249.88x = 350,872.74 × 141,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,249.88x = 49,502,234,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,502,234,917.06/254,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,699.15

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