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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,917.24, 351,783.64 and 141,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,917.24, 351,783.64 and 141,739 is: 195,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,917.24 : 351,783.64 = 141,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,917.24/351,783.64 = 141,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,917.24x = 351,783.64 × 141,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,917.24x = 49,861,461,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,861,461,349.96/254,917.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,598.62

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