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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,529.92, 351,241.66 and 141,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,529.92, 351,241.66 and 141,359.96 is: 195,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,529.92 : 351,241.66 = 141,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,529.92/351,241.66 = 141,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,529.92x = 351,241.66 × 141,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,529.92x = 49,651,507,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,651,507,007.93/254,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,071.40

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