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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,447.45, 351,123.77 and 141,262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,447.45, 351,123.77 and 141,262.91 is: 194,935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,447.45 : 351,123.77 = 141,262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,447.45/351,123.77 = 141,262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,447.45x = 351,123.77 × 141,262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,447.45x = 49,600,764,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600,764,814.06/254,447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,935.20

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