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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,998.20, 351,909.96 and 141,818.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,998.20, 351,909.96 and 141,818.52 is: 195,716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,998.20 : 351,909.96 = 141,818.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,998.20/351,909.96 = 141,818.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,998.20x = 351,909.96 × 141,818.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,998.20x = 49,907,349,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,907,349,700.46/254,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,716.48

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