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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,599.65, 352,722.80 and 139,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,599.65, 352,722.80 and 139,314.13 is: 192,250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,599.65 : 352,722.80 = 139,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,599.65/352,722.80 = 139,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,599.65x = 352,722.80 × 139,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,599.65x = 49,139,269,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139,269,479.64/255,599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,250.93

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