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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,556.56, 398,452.56 and 139,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,556.56, 398,452.56 and 139,166.76 is: 208,811.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,556.56 : 398,452.56 = 139,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,556.56/398,452.56 = 139,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,556.56x = 398,452.56 × 139,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,556.56x = 55,451,351,788.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451,351,788.91/265,556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,811.83

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