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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,687.99, 351,469.50 and 141,510.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,687.99, 351,469.50 and 141,510.74 is: 195,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,687.99 : 351,469.50 = 141,510.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,687.99/351,469.50 = 141,510.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,687.99x = 351,469.50 × 141,510.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,687.99x = 49,736,709,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,736,709,032.43/254,687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,284.86

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