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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,250.53, 382,833.77 and 95,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,250.53, 382,833.77 and 95,284.44 is: 142,910.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,250.53 : 382,833.77 = 95,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,250.53/382,833.77 = 95,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,250.53x = 382,833.77 × 95,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,250.53x = 36,478,100,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,478,100,911.12/255,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,910.97

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