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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,542.77, 351,259.38 and 141,372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,542.77, 351,259.38 and 141,372.81 is: 195,089.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,542.77 : 351,259.38 = 141,372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,542.77/351,259.38 = 141,372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,542.77x = 351,259.38 × 141,372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,542.77x = 49,658,525,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,658,525,589.46/254,542.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,089.12

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