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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,096.03, 382,635.54 and 136,998.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,096.03, 382,635.54 and 136,998.03 is: 205,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,096.03 : 382,635.54 = 136,998.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,096.03/382,635.54 = 136,998.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,096.03x = 382,635.54 × 136,998.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,096.03x = 52,420,315,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420,315,187.99/255,096.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,492.48

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