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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,231.70, 350,838.77 and 139,512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,231.70, 350,838.77 and 139,512.25 is: 192,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,231.70 : 350,838.77 = 139,512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,231.70/350,838.77 = 139,512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,231.70x = 350,838.77 × 139,512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,231.70x = 48,946,306,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,946,306,189.93/254,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,526.37

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