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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,694.36, 351,462.78 and 141,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,694.36, 351,462.78 and 141,513.24 is: 195,279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,694.36 : 351,462.78 = 141,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,694.36/351,462.78 = 141,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,694.36x = 351,462.78 × 141,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,694.36x = 49,736,636,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,736,636,737.21/254,694.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,279.69

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