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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,587.42, 351,341.76 and 141,410.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,587.42, 351,341.76 and 141,410.17 is: 195,152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,587.42 : 351,341.76 = 141,410.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,587.42/351,341.76 = 141,410.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,587.42x = 351,341.76 × 141,410.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,587.42x = 49,683,298,009.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,683,298,009.70/254,587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,152.21

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