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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,112.80, 382,341.15 and 155,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,112.80, 382,341.15 and 155,166.90 is: 232,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,112.80 : 382,341.15 = 155,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,112.80/382,341.15 = 155,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,112.80x = 382,341.15 × 155,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,112.80x = 59,326,690,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326,690,987.94/255,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,550.82

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