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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,628.77, 351,402.30 and 141,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,628.77, 351,402.30 and 141,451.52 is: 195,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,628.77 : 351,402.30 = 141,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,628.77/351,402.30 = 141,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,628.77x = 351,402.30 × 141,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,628.77x = 49,706,387,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,706,387,709.48/254,628.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,211.20

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