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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,339.45, 254,252.62 and 139,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,339.45, 254,252.62 and 139,019.34 is: 191,744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,339.45 : 254,252.62 = 139,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,339.45/254,252.62 = 139,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,339.45x = 254,252.62 × 139,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,339.45x = 35,346,031,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346,031,425.67/184,339.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,744.26

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