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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,134.28, 382,692.92 and 137,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,134.28, 382,692.92 and 137,036.28 is: 205,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,134.28 : 382,692.92 = 137,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,134.28/382,692.92 = 137,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,134.28x = 382,692.92 × 137,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,134.28x = 52,442,813,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,442,813,453.96/255,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,549.85

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