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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,942.31, 351,820.68 and 141,762.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,942.31, 351,820.68 and 141,762.63 is: 195,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,942.31 : 351,820.68 = 141,762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,942.31/351,820.68 = 141,762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,942.31x = 351,820.68 × 141,762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,942.31x = 49,875,024,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875,024,885.19/254,942.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,632.59

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