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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,515.67, 351,235.99 and 139,799.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,515.67, 351,235.99 and 139,799.15 is: 192,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,515.67 : 351,235.99 = 139,799.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,515.67/351,235.99 = 139,799.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,515.67x = 351,235.99 × 139,799.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,515.67x = 49,102,492,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,102,492,587.11/254,515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,925.22

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