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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,131.29, 350,705.86 and 139,415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,131.29, 350,705.86 and 139,415.82 is: 192,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,131.29 : 350,705.86 = 139,415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,131.29/350,705.86 = 139,415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,131.29x = 350,705.86 × 139,415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,131.29x = 48,893,945,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,893,945,050.71/254,131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,396.40

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