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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,338.51, 254,251.33 and 139,018.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,338.51, 254,251.33 and 139,018.41 is: 191,742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,338.51 : 254,251.33 = 139,018.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,338.51/254,251.33 = 139,018.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,338.51x = 254,251.33 × 139,018.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,338.51x = 35,345,614,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345,614,018.18/184,338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,742.97

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