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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,338.45, 254,251.24 and 139,018.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,338.45, 254,251.24 and 139,018.34 is: 191,742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,338.45 : 254,251.24 = 139,018.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,338.45/254,251.24 = 139,018.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,338.45x = 254,251.24 × 139,018.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,338.45x = 35,345,585,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345,585,183.70/184,338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,742.88

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