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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,265.02, 382,848.12 and 97,455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,265.02, 382,848.12 and 97,455.96 is: 146,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,265.02 : 382,848.12 = 97,455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,265.02/382,848.12 = 97,455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,265.02x = 382,848.12 × 97,455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,265.02x = 37,310,831,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310,831,068.80/255,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,165.08

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