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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,756.97, 351,556.07 and 141,577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,756.97, 351,556.07 and 141,577.29 is: 195,371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,756.97 : 351,556.07 = 141,577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,756.97/351,556.07 = 141,577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,756.97x = 351,556.07 × 141,577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,756.97x = 49,772,354,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,772,354,965.76/254,756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,371.91

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