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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,457.24, 351,161.96 and 141,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,457.24, 351,161.96 and 141,280 is: 194,972.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,457.24 : 351,161.96 = 141,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,457.24/351,161.96 = 141,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,457.24x = 351,161.96 × 141,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,457.24x = 49,612,161,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,612,161,708.80/254,457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,972.49

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