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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,682.76, 351,445.21 and 139,958.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,682.76, 351,445.21 and 139,958.93 is: 193,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,682.76 : 351,445.21 = 139,958.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,682.76/351,445.21 = 139,958.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,682.76x = 351,445.21 × 139,958.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,682.76x = 49,187,897,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,187,897,873.70/254,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,133.99

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