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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,318.92, 351,002.10 and 141,178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,318.92, 351,002.10 and 141,178.12 is: 194,849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,318.92 : 351,002.10 = 141,178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,318.92/351,002.10 = 141,178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,318.92x = 351,002.10 × 141,178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,318.92x = 49,553,816,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,553,816,594.05/254,318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,849.12

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