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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,585.35, 351,326.33 and 139,861.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,585.35, 351,326.33 and 139,861.53 is: 193,008.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,585.35 : 351,326.33 = 139,861.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,585.35/351,326.33 = 139,861.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,585.35x = 351,326.33 × 139,861.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,585.35x = 49,137,037,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137,037,868.26/254,585.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,008.11

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