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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,229.88, 350,836.28 and 139,510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,229.88, 350,836.28 and 139,510.42 is: 192,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,229.88 : 350,836.28 = 139,510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,229.88/350,836.28 = 139,510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,229.88x = 350,836.28 × 139,510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,229.88x = 48,945,316,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,945,316,774.04/254,229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,523.86

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