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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,159.86, 345,214.22 and 139,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,159.86, 345,214.22 and 139,779.40 is: 192,892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,159.86 : 345,214.22 = 139,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,159.86/345,214.22 = 139,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,159.86x = 345,214.22 × 139,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,159.86x = 48,253,836,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,253,836,543.07/250,159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,892.00

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