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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,987.36, 351,877.56 and 141,807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,987.36, 351,877.56 and 141,807.68 is: 195,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,987.36 : 351,877.56 = 141,807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,987.36/351,877.56 = 141,807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,987.36x = 351,877.56 × 141,807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,987.36x = 49,898,940,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,898,940,427.66/254,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,691.82

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