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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,178.95, 350,755.27 and 139,455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,178.95, 350,755.27 and 139,455.09 is: 192,441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,178.95 : 350,755.27 = 139,455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,178.95/350,755.27 = 139,455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,178.95x = 350,755.27 × 139,455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,178.95x = 48,914,607,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,914,607,397.19/254,178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,441.62

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