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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,601.28, 352,728.18 and 139,314.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,601.28, 352,728.18 and 139,314.62 is: 192,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,601.28 : 352,728.18 = 139,314.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,601.28/352,728.18 = 139,314.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,601.28x = 352,728.18 × 139,314.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,601.28x = 49,140,192,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140,192,359.99/255,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,253.31

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