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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,536.59, 351,261.32 and 141,359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,536.59, 351,261.32 and 141,359.34 is: 195,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,536.59 : 351,261.32 = 141,359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,536.59/351,261.32 = 141,359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,536.59x = 351,261.32 × 141,359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,536.59x = 49,654,067,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,654,067,655.93/254,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,076.35

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