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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,780.88, 351,595.08 and 141,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,780.88, 351,595.08 and 141,601.20 is: 195,408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,780.88 : 351,595.08 = 141,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,780.88/351,595.08 = 141,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,780.88x = 351,595.08 × 141,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,780.88x = 49,786,285,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786,285,242.10/254,780.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,408.25

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