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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,868, 351,718.26 and 141,690.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,868, 351,718.26 and 141,690.75 is: 195,533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,868 : 351,718.26 = 141,690.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,868/351,718.26 = 141,690.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,868x = 351,718.26 × 141,690.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,868x = 49,835,224,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,835,224,048.10/254,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,533.47

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