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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,480, 351,196.98 and 141,310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,480, 351,196.98 and 141,310.04 is: 195,015.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,480 : 351,196.98 = 141,310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,480/351,196.98 = 141,310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,480x = 351,196.98 × 141,310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,480x = 49,627,659,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627,659,291.68/254,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,015.95

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