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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,095.80, 382,315.65 and 155,149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,095.80, 382,315.65 and 155,149.90 is: 232,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,095.80 : 382,315.65 = 155,149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,095.80/382,315.65 = 155,149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,095.80x = 382,315.65 × 155,149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,095.80x = 59,316,234,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,316,234,865.94/255,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,525.33

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