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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,265, 350,885.70 and 141,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,265, 350,885.70 and 141,105.96 is: 194,726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,265 : 350,885.70 = 141,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,265/350,885.70 = 141,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,265x = 350,885.70 × 141,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,265x = 49,512,063,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512,063,548.77/254,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,726.22

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