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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,151.08, 382,375.90 and 130,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,151.08, 382,375.90 and 130,229.48 is: 195,165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,151.08 : 382,375.90 = 130,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,151.08/382,375.90 = 130,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,151.08x = 382,375.90 × 130,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,151.08x = 49,796,614,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,796,614,621.53/255,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,165.21

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