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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,917.08, 351,771.12 and 141,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,917.08, 351,771.12 and 141,737.40 is: 195,589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,917.08 : 351,771.12 = 141,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,917.08/351,771.12 = 141,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,917.08x = 351,771.12 × 141,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,917.08x = 49,859,123,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859,123,943.89/254,917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,589.58

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