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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,372.36, 351,016.28 and 141,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,372.36, 351,016.28 and 141,186.20 is: 194,827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,372.36 : 351,016.28 = 141,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,372.36/351,016.28 = 141,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,372.36x = 351,016.28 × 141,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,372.36x = 49,558,652,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,558,652,250.32/254,372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,827.19

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