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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,371.68, 383,232.36 and 89,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,371.68, 383,232.36 and 89,159.68 is: 133,800.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,371.68 : 383,232.36 = 89,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,371.68/383,232.36 = 89,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,371.68x = 383,232.36 × 89,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,371.68x = 34,168,874,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,168,874,583.24/255,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,800.56

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