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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,457.32, 351,144.42 and 141,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,457.32, 351,144.42 and 141,277.16 is: 194,958.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,457.32 : 351,144.42 = 141,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,457.32/351,144.42 = 141,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,457.32x = 351,144.42 × 141,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,457.32x = 49,608,686,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,608,686,407.45/254,457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,958.77

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