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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,007.44, 382,562.19 and 142,847.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,007.44, 382,562.19 and 142,847.15 is: 214,299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,007.44 : 382,562.19 = 142,847.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,007.44/382,562.19 = 142,847.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,007.44x = 382,562.19 × 142,847.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,007.44x = 54,647,916,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,647,916,626.45/255,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,299.30

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