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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,232.40, 382,848.60 and 89,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,232.40, 382,848.60 and 89,020.40 is: 133,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,232.40 : 382,848.60 = 89,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,232.40/382,848.60 = 89,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,232.40x = 382,848.60 × 89,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,232.40x = 34,081,335,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081,335,511.44/255,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,530.60

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