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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,599.42, 351,358.32 and 141,422.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,599.42, 351,358.32 and 141,422.17 is: 195,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,599.42 : 351,358.32 = 141,422.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,599.42/351,358.32 = 141,422.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,599.42x = 351,358.32 × 141,422.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,599.42x = 49,689,856,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,689,856,061.95/254,599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,168.77

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