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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,223.72, 350,827.77 and 139,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,223.72, 350,827.77 and 139,504.28 is: 192,515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,223.72 : 350,827.77 = 139,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,223.72/350,827.77 = 139,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,223.72x = 350,827.77 × 139,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,223.72x = 48,941,974,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,941,974,496.18/254,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,515.37

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