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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,601.77, 352,728.88 and 139,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,601.77, 352,728.88 and 139,315.12 is: 192,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,601.77 : 352,728.88 = 139,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,601.77/352,728.88 = 139,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,601.77x = 352,728.88 × 139,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,601.77x = 49,140,463,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140,463,784.45/255,601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,254.00

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