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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,671.59, 351,448.17 and 141,494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,671.59, 351,448.17 and 141,494.34 is: 195,262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,671.59 : 351,448.17 = 141,494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,671.59/351,448.17 = 141,494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,671.59x = 351,448.17 × 141,494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,671.59x = 49,727,927,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,727,927,645.68/254,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,262.95

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