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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,515.68, 351,232.20 and 141,338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,515.68, 351,232.20 and 141,338.43 is: 195,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,515.68 : 351,232.20 = 141,338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,515.68/351,232.20 = 141,338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,515.68x = 351,232.20 × 141,338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,515.68x = 49,642,607,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642,607,713.45/254,515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,047.35

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