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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,341, 350,990.58 and 141,164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,341, 350,990.58 and 141,164.56 is: 194,807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,341 : 350,990.58 = 141,164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,341/350,990.58 = 141,164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,341x = 350,990.58 × 141,164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,341x = 49,547,430,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,547,430,789.84/254,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,807.09

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