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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,748.38, 351,552.96 and 141,571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,748.38, 351,552.96 and 141,571.13 is: 195,368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,748.38 : 351,552.96 = 141,571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,748.38/351,552.96 = 141,571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,748.38x = 351,552.96 × 141,571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,748.38x = 49,769,748,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,769,748,044.28/254,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,368.27

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