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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,595.34, 351,356.70 and 141,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,595.34, 351,356.70 and 141,417.28 is: 195,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,595.34 : 351,356.70 = 141,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,595.34/351,356.70 = 141,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,595.34x = 351,356.70 × 141,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,595.34x = 49,687,908,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,687,908,823.78/254,595.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,164.25

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