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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,781.88, 351,596.46 and 141,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,781.88, 351,596.46 and 141,602.20 is: 195,409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,781.88 : 351,596.46 = 141,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,781.88/351,596.46 = 141,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,781.88x = 351,596.46 × 141,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,781.88x = 49,786,832,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786,832,248.21/254,781.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,409.63

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