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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,985.17, 351,865.62 and 141,800.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,985.17, 351,865.62 and 141,800.63 is: 195,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,985.17 : 351,865.62 = 141,800.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,985.17/351,865.62 = 141,800.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,985.17x = 351,865.62 × 141,800.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,985.17x = 49,894,764,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894,764,832.01/254,985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,677.13

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