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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,319.54, 350,961.93 and 141,142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,319.54, 350,961.93 and 141,142.29 is: 194,776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,319.54 : 350,961.93 = 141,142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,319.54/350,961.93 = 141,142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,319.54x = 350,961.93 × 141,142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,319.54x = 49,535,570,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,535,570,503.02/254,319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,776.90

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