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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,498.50, 351,222.51 and 141,328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,498.50, 351,222.51 and 141,328.54 is: 195,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,498.50 : 351,222.51 = 141,328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,498.50/351,222.51 = 141,328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,498.50x = 351,222.51 × 141,328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,498.50x = 49,637,764,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,637,764,553.44/254,498.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,041.48

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