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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,390.24, 351,058.20 and 141,212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,390.24, 351,058.20 and 141,212.72 is: 194,873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,390.24 : 351,058.20 = 141,212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,390.24/351,058.20 = 141,212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,390.24x = 351,058.20 × 141,212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,390.24x = 49,573,883,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,573,883,300.30/254,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,873.37

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