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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,287.56, 350,924.10 and 141,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,287.56, 350,924.10 and 141,117.60 is: 194,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,287.56 : 350,924.10 = 141,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,287.56/350,924.10 = 141,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,287.56x = 350,924.10 × 141,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,287.56x = 49,521,566,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,521,566,774.16/254,287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,746.32

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