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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,449.24, 351,150.92 and 141,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,449.24, 351,150.92 and 141,272 is: 194,961.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,449.24 : 351,150.92 = 141,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,449.24/351,150.92 = 141,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,449.24x = 351,150.92 × 141,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,449.24x = 49,607,792,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,607,792,770.24/254,449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,961.45

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