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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,996.18, 351,907.20 and 141,816.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,996.18, 351,907.20 and 141,816.50 is: 195,713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,996.18 : 351,907.20 = 141,816.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,996.18/351,907.20 = 141,816.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,996.18x = 351,907.20 × 141,816.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,996.18x = 49,906,247,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906,247,428.80/254,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,713.71

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