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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,921.24, 351,789.16 and 141,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,921.24, 351,789.16 and 141,743 is: 195,604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,921.24 : 351,789.16 = 141,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,921.24/351,789.16 = 141,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,921.24x = 351,789.16 × 141,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,921.24x = 49,863,650,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863,650,905.88/254,921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,604.14

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