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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,482.60, 351,152.94 and 141,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,482.60, 351,152.94 and 141,283.48 is: 194,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,482.60 : 351,152.94 = 141,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,482.60/351,152.94 = 141,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,482.60x = 351,152.94 × 141,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,482.60x = 49,612,109,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,612,109,375.43/254,482.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,952.85

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