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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,863.50, 351,712.04 and 141,686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,863.50, 351,712.04 and 141,686.25 is: 195,527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,863.50 : 351,712.04 = 141,686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,863.50/351,712.04 = 141,686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,863.50x = 351,712.04 × 141,686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,863.50x = 49,832,759,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832,759,319.02/254,863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,527.25

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