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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,258.06, 350,876.32 and 141,080.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,258.06, 350,876.32 and 141,080.72 is: 194,691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,258.06 : 350,876.32 = 141,080.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,258.06/350,876.32 = 141,080.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,258.06x = 350,876.32 × 141,080.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,258.06x = 49,501,881,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,501,881,749.47/254,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,691.50

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