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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,152.82, 350,735.54 and 139,437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,152.82, 350,735.54 and 139,437.38 is: 192,426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,152.82 : 350,735.54 = 139,437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,152.82/350,735.54 = 139,437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,152.82x = 350,735.54 × 139,437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,152.82x = 48,905,644,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,905,644,770.49/254,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,426.13

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