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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,996.68, 351,907.89 and 141,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,996.68, 351,907.89 and 141,817 is: 195,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,996.68 : 351,907.89 = 141,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,996.68/351,907.89 = 141,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,996.68x = 351,907.89 × 141,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,996.68x = 49,906,521,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906,521,236.13/254,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,714.40

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