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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,384.16, 351,032.58 and 141,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,384.16, 351,032.58 and 141,198 is: 194,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,384.16 : 351,032.58 = 141,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,384.16/351,032.58 = 141,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,384.16x = 351,032.58 × 141,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,384.16x = 49,565,098,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,565,098,230.84/254,384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,843.49

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