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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,903.90, 351,766.23 and 141,719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,903.90, 351,766.23 and 141,719.90 is: 195,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,903.90 : 351,766.23 = 141,719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,903.90/351,766.23 = 141,719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,903.90x = 351,766.23 × 141,719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,903.90x = 49,852,274,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,852,274,938.98/254,903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,572.82

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