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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,341.76, 254,255.81 and 139,021.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,341.76, 254,255.81 and 139,021.65 is: 191,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,341.76 : 254,255.81 = 139,021.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,341.76/254,255.81 = 139,021.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,341.76x = 254,255.81 × 139,021.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,341.76x = 35,347,062,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,347,062,228.29/184,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,747.45

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