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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,558.65, 398,455.74 and 139,168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,558.65, 398,455.74 and 139,168.85 is: 208,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,558.65 : 398,455.74 = 139,168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,558.65/398,455.74 = 139,168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,558.65x = 398,455.74 × 139,168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,558.65x = 55,452,627,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,452,627,360.73/265,558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,814.99

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