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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,451.24, 351,153.68 and 141,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,451.24, 351,153.68 and 141,274 is: 194,964.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,451.24 : 351,153.68 = 141,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,451.24/351,153.68 = 141,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,451.24x = 351,153.68 × 141,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,451.24x = 49,608,884,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,608,884,988.32/254,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,964.21

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