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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,998.18, 353,285.97 and 139,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,998.18, 353,285.97 and 139,718 is: 192,815.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,998.18 : 353,285.97 = 139,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,998.18/353,285.97 = 139,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,998.18x = 353,285.97 × 139,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,998.18x = 49,360,409,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,360,409,156.46/255,998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,815.47

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