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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,269.76, 382,818.36 and 95,312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,269.76, 382,818.36 and 95,312.52 is: 142,936.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,269.76 : 382,818.36 = 95,312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,269.76/382,818.36 = 95,312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,269.76x = 382,818.36 × 95,312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,269.76x = 36,487,382,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,487,382,593.87/255,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,936.56

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