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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,275.31, 350,904.38 and 139,564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,275.31, 350,904.38 and 139,564.68 is: 192,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,275.31 : 350,904.38 = 139,564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,275.31/350,904.38 = 139,564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,275.31x = 350,904.38 × 139,564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,275.31x = 48,973,856,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,973,856,807.48/254,275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,601.70

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