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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,282.72, 350,909.64 and 141,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,282.72, 350,909.64 and 141,105.20 is: 194,724.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,282.72 : 350,909.64 = 141,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,282.72/350,909.64 = 141,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,282.72x = 350,909.64 × 141,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,282.72x = 49,515,174,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515,174,934.13/254,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,724.89

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