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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,225.72, 350,830.52 and 139,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,225.72, 350,830.52 and 139,506.28 is: 192,518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,225.72 : 350,830.52 = 139,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,225.72/350,830.52 = 139,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,225.72x = 350,830.52 × 139,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,225.72x = 48,943,060,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,943,060,755.67/254,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,518.13

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