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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,995.68, 351,906.48 and 141,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,995.68, 351,906.48 and 141,816 is: 195,713.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,995.68 : 351,906.48 = 141,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,995.68/351,906.48 = 141,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,995.68x = 351,906.48 × 141,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,995.68x = 49,905,969,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,905,969,367.68/254,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,713.00

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