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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,600.28, 352,726.80 and 139,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,600.28, 352,726.80 and 139,313.62 is: 192,251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,600.28 : 352,726.80 = 139,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,600.28/352,726.80 = 139,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,600.28x = 352,726.80 × 139,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,600.28x = 49,139,645,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139,645,615.38/255,600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,251.93

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