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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,372.10, 351,015.93 and 141,185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,372.10, 351,015.93 and 141,185.94 is: 194,826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,372.10 : 351,015.93 = 141,185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,372.10/351,015.93 = 141,185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,372.10x = 351,015.93 × 141,185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,372.10x = 49,558,514,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,558,514,032.02/254,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,826.85

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