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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,252.64, 350,867.52 and 141,075.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,252.64, 350,867.52 and 141,075.12 is: 194,683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,252.64 : 350,867.52 = 141,075.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,252.64/350,867.52 = 141,075.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,252.64x = 350,867.52 × 141,075.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,252.64x = 49,498,677,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,498,677,488.10/254,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,683.04

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