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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,277.81, 350,907.83 and 139,567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,277.81, 350,907.83 and 139,567.18 is: 192,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,277.81 : 350,907.83 = 139,567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,277.81/350,907.83 = 139,567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,277.81x = 350,907.83 × 139,567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,277.81x = 48,975,216,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,975,216,273.02/254,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,605.15

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