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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,554, 351,284.64 and 141,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,554, 351,284.64 and 141,377.68 is: 195,101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,554 : 351,284.64 = 141,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,554/351,284.64 = 141,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,554x = 351,284.64 × 141,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,554x = 49,663,807,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,663,807,422.84/254,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,101.27

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