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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,678.44, 351,449.94 and 141,501.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,678.44, 351,449.94 and 141,501.46 is: 195,268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,678.44 : 351,449.94 = 141,501.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,678.44/351,449.94 = 141,501.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,678.44x = 351,449.94 × 141,501.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,678.44x = 49,730,679,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,730,679,626.91/254,678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,268.51

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