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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,538.51, 351,258.08 and 141,357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,538.51, 351,258.08 and 141,357.39 is: 195,070.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,538.51 : 351,258.08 = 141,357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,538.51/351,258.08 = 141,357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,538.51x = 351,258.08 × 141,357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,538.51x = 49,652,924,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,652,924,698.42/254,538.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,070.38

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