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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,441.76, 351,115.92 and 141,257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,441.76, 351,115.92 and 141,257.22 is: 194,927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,441.76 : 351,115.92 = 141,257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,441.76/351,115.92 = 141,257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,441.76x = 351,115.92 × 141,257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,441.76x = 49,597,658,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,597,658,756.94/254,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,927.35

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