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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,977.86, 351,864.45 and 141,798.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,977.86, 351,864.45 and 141,798.18 is: 195,678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,977.86 : 351,864.45 = 141,798.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,977.86/351,864.45 = 141,798.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,977.86x = 351,864.45 × 141,798.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,977.86x = 49,893,738,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,893,738,616.70/254,977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,678.71

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