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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,399.48, 351,057.57 and 141,214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,399.48, 351,057.57 and 141,214.94 is: 194,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,399.48 : 351,057.57 = 141,214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,399.48/351,057.57 = 141,214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,399.48x = 351,057.57 × 141,214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,399.48x = 49,574,573,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574,573,684.10/254,399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,869.01

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