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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,586.42, 351,340.38 and 141,409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,586.42, 351,340.38 and 141,409.17 is: 195,150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,586.42 : 351,340.38 = 141,409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,586.42/351,340.38 = 141,409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,586.42x = 351,340.38 × 141,409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,586.42x = 49,682,751,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,682,751,523.28/254,586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,150.83

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