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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,228.44, 350,857.04 and 139,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,228.44, 350,857.04 and 139,529.25 is: 192,562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,228.44 : 350,857.04 = 139,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,228.44/350,857.04 = 139,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,228.44x = 350,857.04 × 139,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,228.44x = 48,954,819,648.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,954,819,648.42/254,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,562.33

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