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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,295.44, 350,915.88 and 141,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,295.44, 350,915.88 and 141,117.20 is: 194,735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,295.44 : 350,915.88 = 141,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,295.44/350,915.88 = 141,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,295.44x = 350,915.88 × 141,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,295.44x = 49,520,266,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520,266,421.14/254,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,735.17

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