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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,340.88, 351,006.81 and 141,163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,340.88, 351,006.81 and 141,163.63 is: 194,814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,340.88 : 351,006.81 = 141,163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,340.88/351,006.81 = 141,163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,340.88x = 351,006.81 × 141,163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,340.88x = 49,549,395,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,549,395,454.32/254,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,814.91

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