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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,341.32, 350,998.74 and 141,171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,341.32, 350,998.74 and 141,171.72 is: 194,821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,341.32 : 350,998.74 = 141,171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,341.32/350,998.74 = 141,171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,341.32x = 350,998.74 × 141,171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,341.32x = 49,551,095,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,551,095,843.63/254,341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,821.26

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