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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,592.42, 351,348.66 and 141,415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,592.42, 351,348.66 and 141,415.17 is: 195,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,592.42 : 351,348.66 = 141,415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,592.42/351,348.66 = 141,415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,592.42x = 351,348.66 × 141,415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,592.42x = 49,686,030,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,686,030,483.17/254,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,159.11

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