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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,374.10, 351,018.69 and 141,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,374.10, 351,018.69 and 141,187.94 is: 194,829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,374.10 : 351,018.69 = 141,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,374.10/351,018.69 = 141,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,374.10x = 351,018.69 × 141,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,374.10x = 49,559,605,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,559,605,742.60/254,374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,829.61

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