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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,281.78, 350,910.93 and 141,106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,281.78, 350,910.93 and 141,106.42 is: 194,728.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,281.78 : 350,910.93 = 141,106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,281.78/350,910.93 = 141,106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,281.78x = 350,910.93 × 141,106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,281.78x = 49,515,785,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515,785,071.17/254,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,728.01

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