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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,477.09, 352,558.74 and 139,189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,477.09, 352,558.74 and 139,189.98 is: 192,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,477.09 : 352,558.74 = 139,189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,477.09/352,558.74 = 139,189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,477.09x = 352,558.74 × 139,189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,477.09x = 49,072,643,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,072,643,969.43/255,477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,082.37

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