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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,706.24, 351,488.16 and 141,538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,706.24, 351,488.16 and 141,538.88 is: 195,320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,706.24 : 351,488.16 = 141,538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,706.24/351,488.16 = 141,538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,706.24x = 351,488.16 × 141,538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,706.24x = 49,749,240,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749,240,499.66/254,706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,320.07

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