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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,918.58, 351,773.19 and 141,738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,918.58, 351,773.19 and 141,738.90 is: 195,591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,918.58 : 351,773.19 = 141,738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,918.58/351,773.19 = 141,738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,918.58x = 351,773.19 × 141,738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,918.58x = 49,859,945,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859,945,000.09/254,918.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,591.65

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