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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,671.92, 352,824.85 and 139,385.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,671.92, 352,824.85 and 139,385.37 is: 192,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,671.92 : 352,824.85 = 139,385.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,671.92/352,824.85 = 139,385.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,671.92x = 352,824.85 × 139,385.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,671.92x = 49,178,623,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178,623,759.77/255,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,350.51

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