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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,001.60, 382,502.40 and 144,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,001.60, 382,502.40 and 144,409.60 is: 216,614.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,001.60 : 382,502.40 = 144,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,001.60/382,502.40 = 144,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,001.60x = 382,502.40 × 144,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,001.60x = 55,237,018,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,237,018,583.04/255,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,614.40

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