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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,776.88, 351,589.56 and 141,597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,776.88, 351,589.56 and 141,597.20 is: 195,402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,776.88 : 351,589.56 = 141,597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,776.88/351,589.56 = 141,597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,776.88x = 351,589.56 × 141,597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,776.88x = 49,784,097,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784,097,245.23/254,776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,402.73

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