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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,238.75, 350,848.53 and 139,519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,238.75, 350,848.53 and 139,519.35 is: 192,536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,238.75 : 350,848.53 = 139,519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,238.75/350,848.53 = 139,519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,238.75x = 350,848.53 × 139,519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,238.75x = 48,950,158,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,950,158,854.06/254,238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,536.18

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