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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,447.24, 351,148.16 and 141,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,447.24, 351,148.16 and 141,270 is: 194,958.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,447.24 : 351,148.16 = 141,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,447.24/351,148.16 = 141,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,447.24x = 351,148.16 × 141,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,447.24x = 49,606,700,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606,700,563.20/254,447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,958.69

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