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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,725.56, 351,511.65 and 141,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,725.56, 351,511.65 and 141,555.60 is: 195,341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,725.56 : 351,511.65 = 141,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,725.56/351,511.65 = 141,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,725.56x = 351,511.65 × 141,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,725.56x = 49,758,442,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,758,442,522.74/254,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,341.38

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