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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,554.56, 398,449.56 and 139,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,554.56, 398,449.56 and 139,164.76 is: 208,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,554.56 : 398,449.56 = 139,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,554.56/398,449.56 = 139,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,554.56x = 398,449.56 × 139,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,554.56x = 55,450,136,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,136,393.38/265,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,808.83

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