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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,257.68, 350,875.80 and 141,080.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,257.68, 350,875.80 and 141,080.34 is: 194,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,257.68 : 350,875.80 = 141,080.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,257.68/350,875.80 = 141,080.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,257.68x = 350,875.80 × 141,080.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,257.68x = 49,501,677,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,501,677,161.77/254,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,690.98

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