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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,291.72, 382,515.36 and 155,147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,291.72, 382,515.36 and 155,147.77 is: 232,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,291.72 : 382,515.36 = 155,147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,291.72/382,515.36 = 155,147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,291.72x = 382,515.36 × 155,147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,291.72x = 59,346,405,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346,405,094.75/255,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,465.06

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