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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,034.42, 350,535.28 and 139,282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,034.42, 350,535.28 and 139,282.87 is: 192,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,034.42 : 350,535.28 = 139,282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,034.42/350,535.28 = 139,282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,034.42x = 350,535.28 × 139,282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,034.42x = 48,823,559,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,823,559,834.65/254,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,192.70

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