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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,233.06, 381,887.66 and 152,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,233.06, 381,887.66 and 152,269.64 is: 227,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,233.06 : 381,887.66 = 152,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,233.06/381,887.66 = 152,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,233.06x = 381,887.66 × 152,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,233.06x = 58,149,896,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,149,896,411.96/255,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,830.58

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