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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,222.22, 350,825.69 and 139,502.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,222.22, 350,825.69 and 139,502.78 is: 192,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,222.22 : 350,825.69 = 139,502.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,222.22/350,825.69 = 139,502.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,222.22x = 350,825.69 × 139,502.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,222.22x = 48,941,158,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,941,158,960.64/254,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,513.30

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