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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,015.72, 382,523.84 and 95,089.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,015.72, 382,523.84 and 95,089.21 is: 142,633.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,015.72 : 382,523.84 = 95,089.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,015.72/382,523.84 = 95,089.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,015.72x = 382,523.84 × 95,089.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,015.72x = 36,373,889,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,373,889,751.77/255,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,633.91

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