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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,359.06, 351,019.89 and 139,648.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,359.06, 351,019.89 and 139,648.39 is: 192,717.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,359.06 : 351,019.89 = 139,648.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,359.06/351,019.89 = 139,648.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,359.06x = 351,019.89 × 139,648.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,359.06x = 49,019,361,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,019,361,618.93/254,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,717.19

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