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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,553.50, 351,291.12 and 141,383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,553.50, 351,291.12 and 141,383.54 is: 195,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,553.50 : 351,291.12 = 141,383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,553.50/351,291.12 = 141,383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,553.50x = 351,291.12 × 141,383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,553.50x = 49,666,782,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,666,782,116.16/254,553.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,113.33

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