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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,883.91, 351,734.07 and 138,594.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,883.91, 351,734.07 and 138,594.87 is: 191,257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,883.91 : 351,734.07 = 138,594.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,883.91/351,734.07 = 138,594.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,883.91x = 351,734.07 × 138,594.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,883.91x = 48,748,537,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,748,537,706.22/254,883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,257.81

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