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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,922.24, 351,790.54 and 141,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,922.24, 351,790.54 and 141,744 is: 195,605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,922.24 : 351,790.54 = 141,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,922.24/351,790.54 = 141,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,922.24x = 351,790.54 × 141,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,922.24x = 49,864,198,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,864,198,301.76/254,922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,605.52

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