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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,019.47, 351,919.80 and 138,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,019.47, 351,919.80 and 138,729.08 is: 191,442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,019.47 : 351,919.80 = 138,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,019.47/351,919.80 = 138,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,019.47x = 351,919.80 × 138,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,019.47x = 48,821,509,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,821,509,394.14/255,019.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,442.29

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