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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,316.42, 382,708.41 and 142,831.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,316.42, 382,708.41 and 142,831.72 is: 214,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,316.42 : 382,708.41 = 142,831.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,316.42/382,708.41 = 142,831.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,316.42x = 382,708.41 × 142,831.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,316.42x = 54,662,900,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,662,900,458.77/255,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,098.65

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