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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,317.92, 351,000.72 and 141,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,317.92, 351,000.72 and 141,177.12 is: 194,847.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,317.92 : 351,000.72 = 141,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,317.92/351,000.72 = 141,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,317.92x = 351,000.72 × 141,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,317.92x = 49,553,270,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,553,270,767.53/254,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,847.74

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