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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,966.30, 382,121.40 and 155,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,966.30, 382,121.40 and 155,020.40 is: 232,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,966.30 : 382,121.40 = 155,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,966.30/382,121.40 = 155,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,966.30x = 382,121.40 × 155,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,966.30x = 59,236,612,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,236,612,276.56/254,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,331.14

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