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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,556, 351,287.40 and 141,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,556, 351,287.40 and 141,379.68 is: 195,104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,556 : 351,287.40 = 141,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,556/351,287.40 = 141,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,556x = 351,287.40 × 141,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,556x = 49,664,900,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,664,900,200.03/254,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,104.03

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