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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,317.42, 382,709.90 and 142,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,317.42, 382,709.90 and 142,832.72 is: 214,100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,317.42 : 382,709.90 = 142,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,317.42/382,709.90 = 142,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,317.42x = 382,709.90 × 142,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,317.42x = 54,663,495,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663,495,987.93/255,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,100.14

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