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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,326.92, 383,016.56 and 97,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,326.92, 383,016.56 and 97,687.96 is: 146,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,326.92 : 383,016.56 = 97,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,326.92/383,016.56 = 97,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,326.92x = 383,016.56 × 97,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,326.92x = 37,416,106,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,416,106,392.62/255,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,541.96

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