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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,273.68, 350,897.88 and 141,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,273.68, 350,897.88 and 141,096.40 is: 194,713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,273.68 : 350,897.88 = 141,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,273.68/350,897.88 = 141,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,273.68x = 350,897.88 × 141,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,273.68x = 49,510,427,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,510,427,635.63/254,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,713.14

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