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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,216.52, 350,823.30 and 139,500.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,216.52, 350,823.30 and 139,500.81 is: 192,513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,216.52 : 350,823.30 = 139,500.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,216.52/350,823.30 = 139,500.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,216.52x = 350,823.30 × 139,500.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,216.52x = 48,940,134,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,940,134,516.87/254,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,513.59

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