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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,601.62, 351,340.41 and 141,431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,601.62, 351,340.41 and 141,431.54 is: 195,170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,601.62 : 351,340.41 = 141,431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,601.62/351,340.41 = 141,431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,601.62x = 351,340.41 × 141,431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,601.62x = 49,690,615,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,690,615,250.53/254,601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,170.07

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