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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,257.38, 350,875.18 and 141,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,257.38, 350,875.18 and 141,098.34 is: 194,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,257.38 : 350,875.18 = 141,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,257.38/350,875.18 = 141,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,257.38x = 350,875.18 × 141,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,257.38x = 49,507,905,445.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,507,905,445.20/254,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,715.71

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