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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,383.41, 351,031.55 and 141,197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,383.41, 351,031.55 and 141,197.25 is: 194,842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,383.41 : 351,031.55 = 141,197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,383.41/351,031.55 = 141,197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,383.41x = 351,031.55 × 141,197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,383.41x = 49,564,688,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564,688,817.25/254,383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,842.46

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