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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,233.38, 350,841.09 and 139,513.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,233.38, 350,841.09 and 139,513.94 is: 192,528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,233.38 : 350,841.09 = 139,513.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,233.38/350,841.09 = 139,513.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,233.38x = 350,841.09 × 139,513.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,233.38x = 48,947,222,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,947,222,779.79/254,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,528.70

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