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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,529.41, 351,240.97 and 141,359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,529.41, 351,240.97 and 141,359.45 is: 195,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,529.41 : 351,240.97 = 141,359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,529.41/351,240.97 = 141,359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,529.41x = 351,240.97 × 141,359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,529.41x = 49,651,230,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,651,230,336.67/254,529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,070.70

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