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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,942.56, 351,821.03 and 141,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,942.56, 351,821.03 and 141,762.88 is: 195,632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,942.56 : 351,821.03 = 141,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,942.56/351,821.03 = 141,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,942.56x = 351,821.03 × 141,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,942.56x = 49,875,161,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875,161,748.55/254,942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,632.94

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