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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,034.48, 350,572.41 and 139,306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,034.48, 350,572.41 and 139,306.29 is: 192,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,034.48 : 350,572.41 = 139,306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,034.48/350,572.41 = 139,306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,034.48x = 350,572.41 × 139,306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,034.48x = 48,836,941,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,836,941,813.46/254,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,245.33

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