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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,596.05, 351,348.12 and 139,876.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,596.05, 351,348.12 and 139,876.17 is: 193,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,596.05 : 351,348.12 = 139,876.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,596.05/351,348.12 = 139,876.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,596.05x = 351,348.12 × 139,876.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,596.05x = 49,145,229,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145,229,362.30/254,596.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,032.18

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