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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,427.48, 351,113.94 and 141,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,427.48, 351,113.94 and 141,251.40 is: 194,929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,427.48 : 351,113.94 = 141,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,427.48/351,113.94 = 141,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,427.48x = 351,113.94 × 141,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,427.48x = 49,595,335,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595,335,584.52/254,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,929.16

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