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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,520.32, 351,248.64 and 141,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,520.32, 351,248.64 and 141,344 is: 195,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,520.32 : 351,248.64 = 141,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,520.32/351,248.64 = 141,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,520.32x = 351,248.64 × 141,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,520.32x = 49,646,887,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646,887,772.16/254,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,060.61

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