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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,079.16, 382,445.58 and 142,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,079.16, 382,445.58 and 142,836.56 is: 214,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,079.16 : 382,445.58 = 142,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,079.16/382,445.58 = 142,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,079.16x = 382,445.58 × 142,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,079.16x = 54,627,211,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,627,211,034.40/255,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,157.88

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