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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,381.41, 351,028.78 and 141,195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,381.41, 351,028.78 and 141,195.25 is: 194,839.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,381.41 : 351,028.78 = 141,195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,381.41/351,028.78 = 141,195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,381.41x = 351,028.78 × 141,195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,381.41x = 49,563,596,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,563,596,349.30/254,381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,839.70

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