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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,453.24, 351,156.44 and 141,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,453.24, 351,156.44 and 141,276 is: 194,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,453.24 : 351,156.44 = 141,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,453.24/351,156.44 = 141,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,453.24x = 351,156.44 × 141,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,453.24x = 49,609,977,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,609,977,217.44/254,453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,966.97

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