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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,041.23, 350,581.73 and 139,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,041.23, 350,581.73 and 139,313.04 is: 192,254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,041.23 : 350,581.73 = 139,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,041.23/350,581.73 = 139,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,041.23x = 350,581.73 × 139,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,041.23x = 48,840,605,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,840,605,878.19/254,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,254.64

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