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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,372.60, 351,016.62 and 141,186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,372.60, 351,016.62 and 141,186.44 is: 194,827.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,372.60 : 351,016.62 = 141,186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,372.60/351,016.62 = 141,186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,372.60x = 351,016.62 × 141,186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,372.60x = 49,558,786,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,558,786,958.63/254,372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,827.54

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