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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,232.70, 350,840.15 and 139,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,232.70, 350,840.15 and 139,513.25 is: 192,527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,232.70 : 350,840.15 = 139,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,232.70/350,840.15 = 139,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,232.70x = 350,840.15 × 139,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,232.70x = 48,946,849,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,946,849,556.99/254,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,527.75

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