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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,258.28, 350,878.50 and 141,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,258.28, 350,878.50 and 141,082.92 is: 194,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,258.28 : 350,878.50 = 141,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,258.28/350,878.50 = 141,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,258.28x = 350,878.50 × 141,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,258.28x = 49,502,963,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,502,963,345.22/254,258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,695.58

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