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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,918.56, 351,800.40 and 141,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,918.56, 351,800.40 and 141,738.88 is: 195,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,918.56 : 351,800.40 = 141,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,918.56/351,800.40 = 141,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,918.56x = 351,800.40 × 141,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,918.56x = 49,863,794,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863,794,679.55/254,918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,606.76

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