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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,322.96, 350,953.16 and 139,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,322.96, 350,953.16 and 139,598.80 is: 192,639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,322.96 : 350,953.16 = 139,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,322.96/350,953.16 = 139,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,322.96x = 350,953.16 × 139,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,322.96x = 48,992,639,992.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,992,639,992.21/254,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,639.47

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