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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,906.88, 353,139.17 and 139,613.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,906.88, 353,139.17 and 139,613.43 is: 192,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,906.88 : 353,139.17 = 139,613.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,906.88/353,139.17 = 139,613.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,906.88x = 353,139.17 × 139,613.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,906.88x = 49,302,970,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302,970,791.05/255,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,659.81

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