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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,336.38, 351,000.60 and 141,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,336.38, 351,000.60 and 141,159.12 is: 194,808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,336.38 : 351,000.60 = 141,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,336.38/351,000.60 = 141,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,336.38x = 351,000.60 × 141,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,336.38x = 49,546,935,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,546,935,815.47/254,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,808.69

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