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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,976.20, 351,867.51 and 141,798.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,976.20, 351,867.51 and 141,798.95 is: 195,682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,976.20 : 351,867.51 = 141,798.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,976.20/351,867.51 = 141,798.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,976.20x = 351,867.51 × 141,798.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,976.20x = 49,894,440,988.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894,440,988.78/254,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,682.74

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