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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,293.02, 350,938.17 and 141,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,293.02, 350,938.17 and 141,118.20 is: 194,750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,293.02 : 350,938.17 = 141,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,293.02/350,938.17 = 141,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,293.02x = 350,938.17 × 141,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,293.02x = 49,523,762,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523,762,861.69/254,293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,750.78

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