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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,911.24, 351,775.38 and 141,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,911.24, 351,775.38 and 141,733 is: 195,590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,911.24 : 351,775.38 = 141,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,911.24/351,775.38 = 141,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,911.24x = 351,775.38 × 141,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,911.24x = 49,858,179,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,179,933.54/254,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,590.36

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