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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,279.25, 350,921.77 and 141,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,279.25, 350,921.77 and 141,102 is: 194,729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,279.25 : 350,921.77 = 141,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,279.25/350,921.77 = 141,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,279.25x = 350,921.77 × 141,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,279.25x = 49,515,763,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515,763,237.79/254,279.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,729.86

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