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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,226.73, 350,831.92 and 139,507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,226.73, 350,831.92 and 139,507.29 is: 192,519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,226.73 : 350,831.92 = 139,507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,226.73/350,831.92 = 139,507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,226.73x = 350,831.92 × 139,507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,226.73x = 48,943,607,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,943,607,953.00/254,226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,519.52

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