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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,850.36, 351,175.14 and 197,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,850.36, 351,175.14 and 197,139.24 is: 271,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,850.36 : 351,175.14 = 197,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,850.36/351,175.14 = 197,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,850.36x = 351,175.14 × 197,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,850.36x = 69,230,400,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,230,400,206.49/254,850.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,651.18

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