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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,841.12, 351,702 and 141,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,841.12, 351,702 and 141,674.40 is: 195,522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,841.12 : 351,702 = 141,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,841.12/351,702 = 141,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,841.12x = 351,702 × 141,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,841.12x = 49,827,169,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827,169,828.80/254,841.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,522.49

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