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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,904.88, 353,136.41 and 139,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,904.88, 353,136.41 and 139,611.43 is: 192,657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,904.88 : 353,136.41 = 139,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,904.88/353,136.41 = 139,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,904.88x = 353,136.41 × 139,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,904.88x = 49,301,878,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,301,878,651.35/255,904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,657.05

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