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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,537.76, 351,257.04 and 141,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,537.76, 351,257.04 and 141,356.64 is: 195,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,537.76 : 351,257.04 = 141,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,537.76/351,257.04 = 141,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,537.76x = 351,257.04 × 141,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,537.76x = 49,652,514,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,652,514,950.75/254,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,069.35

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