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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,724.80, 351,507.39 and 141,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,724.80, 351,507.39 and 141,545.12 is: 195,325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,724.80 : 351,507.39 = 141,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,724.80/351,507.39 = 141,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,724.80x = 351,507.39 × 141,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,724.80x = 49,754,153,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754,153,940.90/254,724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,325.13

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