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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,227, 382,843.74 and 89,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,227, 382,843.74 and 89,015 is: 133,523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,227 : 382,843.74 = 89,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,227/382,843.74 = 89,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,227x = 382,843.74 × 89,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,227x = 34,078,835,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,078,835,516.10/255,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,523.63

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