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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,976.45, 351,867.84 and 141,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,976.45, 351,867.84 and 141,799.20 is: 195,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,976.45 : 351,867.84 = 141,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,976.45/351,867.84 = 141,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,976.45x = 351,867.84 × 141,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,976.45x = 49,894,578,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894,578,217.73/254,976.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,683.08

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