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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,986.68, 351,894.06 and 141,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,986.68, 351,894.06 and 141,807 is: 195,700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,986.68 : 351,894.06 = 141,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,986.68/351,894.06 = 141,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,986.68x = 351,894.06 × 141,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,986.68x = 49,901,040,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,901,040,966.42/254,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,700.58

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