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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,446.38, 351,122.31 and 141,261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,446.38, 351,122.31 and 141,261.84 is: 194,933.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,446.38 : 351,122.31 = 141,261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,446.38/351,122.31 = 141,261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,446.38x = 351,122.31 × 141,261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,446.38x = 49,600,183,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600,183,575.65/254,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,933.74

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