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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,119.93, 350,686.04 and 139,399.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,119.93, 350,686.04 and 139,399.51 is: 192,371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,119.93 : 350,686.04 = 139,399.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,119.93/350,686.04 = 139,399.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,119.93x = 350,686.04 × 139,399.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,119.93x = 48,885,463,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,885,463,733.58/254,119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,371.63

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