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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,438.92, 351,112.00 and 141,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,438.92, 351,112.00 and 141,254.38 is: 194,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,438.92 : 351,112.00 = 141,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,438.92/351,112.00 = 141,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,438.92x = 351,112.00 × 141,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,438.92x = 49,596,105,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,596,105,408.73/254,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,923.43

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