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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,234.25, 350,842.32 and 139,514.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,234.25, 350,842.32 and 139,514.85 is: 192,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,234.25 : 350,842.32 = 139,514.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,234.25/350,842.32 = 139,514.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,234.25x = 350,842.32 × 139,514.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,234.25x = 48,947,713,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,947,713,648.45/254,234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,529.97

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