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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,589.17, 351,344.18 and 141,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,589.17, 351,344.18 and 141,411.92 is: 195,154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,589.17 : 351,344.18 = 141,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,589.17/351,344.18 = 141,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,589.17x = 351,344.18 × 141,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,589.17x = 49,684,254,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684,254,367.57/254,589.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,154.63

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