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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,099.80, 382,649.70 and 143,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,099.80, 382,649.70 and 143,125.40 is: 214,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,099.80 : 382,649.70 = 143,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,099.80/382,649.70 = 143,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,099.80x = 382,649.70 × 143,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,099.80x = 54,766,891,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,766,891,372.38/255,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,688.10

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