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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,610.66, 352,737.98 and 139,325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,610.66, 352,737.98 and 139,325.12 is: 192,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,610.66 : 352,737.98 = 139,325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,610.66/352,737.98 = 139,325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,610.66x = 352,737.98 × 139,325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,610.66x = 49,145,261,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145,261,392.06/255,610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,266.09

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