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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,875.50, 351,728.61 and 141,698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,875.50, 351,728.61 and 141,698.25 is: 195,543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,875.50 : 351,728.61 = 141,698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,875.50/351,728.61 = 141,698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,875.50x = 351,728.61 × 141,698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,875.50x = 49,839,328,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,839,328,511.93/254,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,543.82

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