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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,565.44, 351,294.18 and 141,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,565.44, 351,294.18 and 141,388.28 is: 195,112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,565.44 : 351,294.18 = 141,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,565.44/351,294.18 = 141,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,565.44x = 351,294.18 × 141,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,565.44x = 49,668,879,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,668,879,884.21/254,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,112.42

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