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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,778.72, 351,586.08 and 141,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,778.72, 351,586.08 and 141,599.04 is: 195,401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,778.72 : 351,586.08 = 141,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,778.72/351,586.08 = 141,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,778.72x = 351,586.08 × 141,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,778.72x = 49,784,251,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784,251,405.36/254,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,401.92

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