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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,263.92, 350,887.32 and 141,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,263.92, 350,887.32 and 141,097.20 is: 194,715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,263.92 : 350,887.32 = 141,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,263.92/350,887.32 = 141,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,263.92x = 350,887.32 × 141,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,263.92x = 49,509,218,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,509,218,367.50/254,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,715.86

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