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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,714.20, 351,488.52 and 139,990.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,714.20, 351,488.52 and 139,990.36 is: 193,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,714.20 : 351,488.52 = 139,990.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,714.20/351,488.52 = 139,990.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,714.20x = 351,488.52 × 139,990.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,714.20x = 49,205,004,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,205,004,450.67/254,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,177.31

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