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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,257.92, 350,879.04 and 141,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,257.92, 350,879.04 and 141,091.20 is: 194,707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,257.92 : 350,879.04 = 141,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,257.92/350,879.04 = 141,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,257.92x = 350,879.04 × 141,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,257.92x = 49,505,944,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,505,944,808.45/254,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,707.58

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