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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,987.68, 351,895.44 and 141,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,987.68, 351,895.44 and 141,808 is: 195,701.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,987.68 : 351,895.44 = 141,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,987.68/351,895.44 = 141,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,987.68x = 351,895.44 × 141,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,987.68x = 49,901,588,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,901,588,555.52/254,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,701.96

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