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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,450.24, 351,152.30 and 141,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,450.24, 351,152.30 and 141,273 is: 194,962.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,450.24 : 351,152.30 = 141,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,450.24/351,152.30 = 141,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,450.24x = 351,152.30 × 141,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,450.24x = 49,608,338,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,608,338,877.90/254,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,962.83

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