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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.64, 350,840.68 and 139,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.64, 350,840.68 and 139,511.24 is: 192,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.64 : 350,840.68 = 139,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.64/350,840.68 = 139,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.64x = 350,840.68 × 139,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.64x = 48,946,218,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,946,218,309.24/254,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,529.10

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