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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,316.92, 350,999.34 and 141,176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,316.92, 350,999.34 and 141,176.12 is: 194,846.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,316.92 : 350,999.34 = 141,176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,316.92/350,999.34 = 141,176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,316.92x = 350,999.34 × 141,176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,316.92x = 49,552,724,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,552,724,943.76/254,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,846.36

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