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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,538.26, 351,257.73 and 141,357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,538.26, 351,257.73 and 141,357.14 is: 195,070.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,538.26 : 351,257.73 = 141,357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,538.26/351,257.73 = 141,357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,538.26x = 351,257.73 × 141,357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,538.26x = 49,652,788,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,652,788,115.69/254,538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,070.04

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