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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,862, 351,709.97 and 141,684.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,862, 351,709.97 and 141,684.75 is: 195,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,862 : 351,709.97 = 141,684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,862/351,709.97 = 141,684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,862x = 351,709.97 × 141,684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,862x = 49,831,938,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,831,938,463.53/254,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,525.18

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