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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,387.37, 351,036.99 and 141,201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,387.37, 351,036.99 and 141,201.21 is: 194,847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,387.37 : 351,036.99 = 141,201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,387.37/351,036.99 = 141,201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,387.37x = 351,036.99 × 141,201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,387.37x = 49,566,847,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,566,847,742.76/254,387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,847.91

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