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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,941.62, 351,815.01 and 141,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,941.62, 351,815.01 and 141,761.94 is: 195,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,941.62 : 351,815.01 = 141,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,941.62/351,815.01 = 141,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,941.62x = 351,815.01 × 141,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,941.62x = 49,873,978,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,873,978,338.72/254,941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,629.02

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