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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,939.81, 351,817.22 and 141,760.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,939.81, 351,817.22 and 141,760.13 is: 195,629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,939.81 : 351,817.22 = 141,760.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,939.81/351,817.22 = 141,760.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,939.81x = 351,817.22 × 141,760.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,939.81x = 49,873,653,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,873,653,438.75/254,939.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,629.13

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