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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,446.95, 351,123.08 and 141,262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,446.95, 351,123.08 and 141,262.41 is: 194,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,446.95 : 351,123.08 = 141,262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,446.95/351,123.08 = 141,262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,446.95x = 351,123.08 × 141,262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,446.95x = 49,600,491,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600,491,781.11/254,446.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,934.51

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