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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,634, 351,395.16 and 141,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,634, 351,395.16 and 141,467.28 is: 195,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,634 : 351,395.16 = 141,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,634/351,395.16 = 141,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,634x = 351,395.16 × 141,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,634x = 49,710,917,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,710,917,490.36/254,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,224.98

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