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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,562, 351,302.85 and 141,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,562, 351,302.85 and 141,392.04 is: 195,125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,562 : 351,302.85 = 141,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,562/351,302.85 = 141,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,562x = 351,302.85 × 141,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,562x = 49,671,426,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,671,426,619.31/254,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,125.06

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