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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,569.01, 351,288.33 and 139,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,569.01, 351,288.33 and 139,825.32 is: 192,949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,569.01 : 351,288.33 = 139,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,569.01/351,288.33 = 139,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,569.01x = 351,288.33 × 139,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,569.01x = 49,119,003,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,119,003,154.52/254,569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,949.66

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