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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,086.23, 350,636.61 and 139,362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,086.23, 350,636.61 and 139,362.53 is: 192,318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,086.23 : 350,636.61 = 139,362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,086.23/350,636.61 = 139,362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,086.23x = 350,636.61 × 139,362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,086.23x = 48,865,603,849.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,865,603,849.65/254,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,318.97

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