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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,968.48, 351,827.92 and 141,784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,968.48, 351,827.92 and 141,784.48 is: 195,646.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,968.48 : 351,827.92 = 141,784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,968.48/351,827.92 = 141,784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,968.48x = 351,827.92 × 141,784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,968.48x = 49,883,738,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,883,738,686.68/254,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,646.69

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