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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,046.33, 350,588.75 and 139,317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,046.33, 350,588.75 and 139,317.71 is: 192,261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,046.33 : 350,588.75 = 139,317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,046.33/350,588.75 = 139,317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,046.33x = 350,588.75 × 139,317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,046.33x = 48,843,219,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,843,219,352.23/254,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,261.07

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