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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,069.30, 382,275.90 and 155,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,069.30, 382,275.90 and 155,123.40 is: 232,485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,069.30 : 382,275.90 = 155,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,069.30/382,275.90 = 155,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,069.30x = 382,275.90 × 155,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,069.30x = 59,299,937,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,299,937,346.06/255,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,485.59

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