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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,288.82, 350,929.50 and 141,111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,288.82, 350,929.50 and 141,111.57 is: 194,740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,288.82 : 350,929.50 = 141,111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,288.82/350,929.50 = 141,111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,288.82x = 350,929.50 × 141,111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,288.82x = 49,520,212,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520,212,704.32/254,288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,740.03

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