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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,198.54, 345,267.54 and 139,818.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,198.54, 345,267.54 and 139,818.10 is: 192,945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,198.54 : 345,267.54 = 139,818.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,198.54/345,267.54 = 139,818.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,198.54x = 345,267.54 × 139,818.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,198.54x = 48,274,651,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,651,434.47/250,198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,945.38

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