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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,256.38, 350,873.80 and 141,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,256.38, 350,873.80 and 141,097.34 is: 194,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,256.38 : 350,873.80 = 141,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,256.38/350,873.80 = 141,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,256.38x = 350,873.80 × 141,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,256.38x = 49,507,357,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,507,357,748.58/254,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,714.32

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