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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,595.42, 351,352.80 and 141,418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,595.42, 351,352.80 and 141,418.17 is: 195,163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,595.42 : 351,352.80 = 141,418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,595.42/351,352.80 = 141,418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,595.42x = 351,352.80 × 141,418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,595.42x = 49,687,670,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,687,670,000.38/254,595.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,163.25

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