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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,975.94, 351,867.16 and 141,798.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,975.94, 351,867.16 and 141,798.69 is: 195,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,975.94 : 351,867.16 = 141,798.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,975.94/351,867.16 = 141,798.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,975.94x = 351,867.16 × 141,798.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,975.94x = 49,894,302,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894,302,867.19/254,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,682.39

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