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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,696.19, 351,463.62 and 139,972.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,696.19, 351,463.62 and 139,972.34 is: 193,152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,696.19 : 351,463.62 = 139,972.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,696.19/351,463.62 = 139,972.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,696.19x = 351,463.62 × 139,972.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,696.19x = 49,195,185,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,195,185,316.27/254,696.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,152.42

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