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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,782.38, 351,597.15 and 141,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,782.38, 351,597.15 and 141,602.70 is: 195,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,782.38 : 351,597.15 = 141,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,782.38/351,597.15 = 141,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,782.38x = 351,597.15 × 141,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,782.38x = 49,787,105,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,787,105,752.31/254,782.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,410.32

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