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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,977.45, 351,869.24 and 141,800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,977.45, 351,869.24 and 141,800.20 is: 195,684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,977.45 : 351,869.24 = 141,800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,977.45/351,869.24 = 141,800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,977.45x = 351,869.24 × 141,800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,977.45x = 49,895,127,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,895,127,896.85/254,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,684.47

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