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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,601.30, 351,360.92 and 141,424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,601.30, 351,360.92 and 141,424.05 is: 195,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,601.30 : 351,360.92 = 141,424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,601.30/351,360.92 = 141,424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,601.30x = 351,360.92 × 141,424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,601.30x = 49,690,884,318.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,690,884,318.13/254,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,171.37

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