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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,965.60, 351,818.40 and 141,766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,965.60, 351,818.40 and 141,766.56 is: 195,618.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,965.60 : 351,818.40 = 141,766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,965.60/351,818.40 = 141,766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,965.60x = 351,818.40 × 141,766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,965.60x = 49,876,084,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,876,084,312.70/254,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,618.88

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