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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,277, 350,913.20 and 141,099.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,277, 350,913.20 and 141,099.75 is: 194,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,277 : 350,913.20 = 141,099.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,277/350,913.20 = 141,099.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,277x = 350,913.20 × 141,099.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,277x = 49,513,764,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,513,764,086.20/254,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,723.72

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