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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,974.95, 351,865.77 and 141,797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,974.95, 351,865.77 and 141,797.70 is: 195,681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,974.95 : 351,865.77 = 141,797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,974.95/351,865.77 = 141,797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,974.95x = 351,865.77 × 141,797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,974.95x = 49,893,756,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,893,756,894.73/254,974.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,681.01

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