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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,823.36, 351,668.16 and 141,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,823.36, 351,668.16 and 141,648 is: 195,480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,823.36 : 351,668.16 = 141,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,823.36/351,668.16 = 141,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,823.36x = 351,668.16 × 141,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,823.36x = 49,813,091,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,813,091,527.68/254,823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,480.87

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