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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,381.91, 351,029.48 and 141,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,381.91, 351,029.48 and 141,195.75 is: 194,840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,381.91 : 351,029.48 = 141,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,381.91/351,029.48 = 141,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,381.91x = 351,029.48 × 141,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,381.91x = 49,563,869,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,563,869,994.73/254,381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,840.39

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