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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,941.81, 351,819.98 and 141,762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,941.81, 351,819.98 and 141,762.13 is: 195,631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,941.81 : 351,819.98 = 141,762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,941.81/351,819.98 = 141,762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,941.81x = 351,819.98 × 141,762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,941.81x = 49,874,749,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,874,749,741.36/254,941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,631.90

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