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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,478.25, 351,194.57 and 141,308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,478.25, 351,194.57 and 141,308.29 is: 195,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,478.25 : 351,194.57 = 141,308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,478.25/351,194.57 = 141,308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,478.25x = 351,194.57 × 141,308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,478.25x = 49,626,704,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,626,704,143.99/254,478.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,013.54

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