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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,573.12, 351,301.08 and 141,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,573.12, 351,301.08 and 141,403.04 is: 195,130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,573.12 : 351,301.08 = 141,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,573.12/351,301.08 = 141,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,573.12x = 351,301.08 × 141,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,573.12x = 49,675,040,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,675,040,667.28/254,573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,130.74

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