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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,842.12, 351,703.38 and 141,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,842.12, 351,703.38 and 141,675.40 is: 195,523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,842.12 : 351,703.38 = 141,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,842.12/351,703.38 = 141,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,842.12x = 351,703.38 × 141,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,842.12x = 49,827,717,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827,717,042.85/254,842.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,523.87

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