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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,579.63, 351,330.82 and 141,402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,579.63, 351,330.82 and 141,402.38 is: 195,141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,579.63 : 351,330.82 = 141,402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,579.63/351,330.82 = 141,402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,579.63x = 351,330.82 × 141,402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,579.63x = 49,679,012,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679,012,005.19/254,579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,141.35

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