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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,569.50, 351,316.98 and 141,392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,569.50, 351,316.98 and 141,392.25 is: 195,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,569.50 : 351,316.98 = 141,392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,569.50/351,316.98 = 141,392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,569.50x = 351,316.98 × 141,392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,569.50x = 49,673,498,265.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,673,498,265.41/254,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,127.45

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