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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,256.64, 350,873.04 and 141,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,256.64, 350,873.04 and 141,079.12 is: 194,688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,256.64 : 350,873.04 = 141,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,256.64/350,873.04 = 141,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,256.64x = 350,873.04 × 141,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,256.64x = 49,500,859,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,500,859,714.92/254,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,688.56

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