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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,674.31, 351,448.47 and 138,386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,674.31, 351,448.47 and 138,386.75 is: 190,972.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,674.31 : 351,448.47 = 138,386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,674.31/351,448.47 = 138,386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,674.31x = 351,448.47 × 138,386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,674.31x = 48,635,809,798.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,635,809,798.53/254,674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,972.58

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