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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,340.51, 254,254.09 and 139,020.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,340.51, 254,254.09 and 139,020.41 is: 191,745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,340.51 : 254,254.09 = 139,020.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,340.51/254,254.09 = 139,020.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,340.51x = 254,254.09 × 139,020.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,340.51x = 35,346,506,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346,506,217.16/184,340.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,745.73

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