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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,775.84, 351,587.16 and 141,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,775.84, 351,587.16 and 141,596.16 is: 195,400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,775.84 : 351,587.16 = 141,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,775.84/351,587.16 = 141,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,775.84x = 351,587.16 × 141,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,775.84x = 49,783,391,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,783,391,761.31/254,775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,400.76

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