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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,499, 351,223.20 and 141,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,499, 351,223.20 and 141,329.04 is: 195,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,499 : 351,223.20 = 141,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,499/351,223.20 = 141,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,499x = 351,223.20 × 141,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,499x = 49,638,037,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,638,037,681.73/254,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,042.17

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