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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,474.86, 398,001.78 and 139,090.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,474.86, 398,001.78 and 139,090.86 is: 208,526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,474.86 : 398,001.78 = 139,090.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,474.86/398,001.78 = 139,090.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,474.86x = 398,001.78 × 139,090.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,474.86x = 55,358,409,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,358,409,861.73/265,474.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,526.00

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