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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,589.98, 351,345.30 and 141,412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,589.98, 351,345.30 and 141,412.73 is: 195,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,589.98 : 351,345.30 = 141,412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,589.98/351,345.30 = 141,412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,589.98x = 351,345.30 × 141,412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,589.98x = 49,684,698,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684,698,393.73/254,589.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,155.75

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