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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,693.36, 351,461.40 and 141,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,693.36, 351,461.40 and 141,512.24 is: 195,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,693.36 : 351,461.40 = 141,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,693.36/351,461.40 = 141,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,693.36x = 351,461.40 × 141,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,693.36x = 49,736,089,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,736,089,987.54/254,693.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,278.31

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