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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,999.18, 353,287.35 and 139,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,999.18, 353,287.35 and 139,719 is: 192,816.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,999.18 : 353,287.35 = 139,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,999.18/353,287.35 = 139,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,999.18x = 353,287.35 × 139,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,999.18x = 49,360,955,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,360,955,254.65/255,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,816.85

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