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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,274.68, 350,899.26 and 141,097.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,274.68, 350,899.26 and 141,097.40 is: 194,714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,274.68 : 350,899.26 = 141,097.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,274.68/350,899.26 = 141,097.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,274.68x = 350,899.26 × 141,097.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,274.68x = 49,510,973,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,510,973,247.92/254,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,714.52

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