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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,055.30, 382,254.90 and 155,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,055.30, 382,254.90 and 155,109.40 is: 232,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,055.30 : 382,254.90 = 155,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,055.30/382,254.90 = 155,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,055.30x = 382,254.90 × 155,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,055.30x = 59,291,328,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,291,328,186.06/255,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,464.60

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