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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,083.60, 382,625.40 and 144,491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,083.60, 382,625.40 and 144,491.60 is: 216,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,083.60 : 382,625.40 = 144,491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,083.60/382,625.40 = 144,491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,083.60x = 382,625.40 × 144,491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,083.60x = 55,286,156,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286,156,246.64/255,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,737.40

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