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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,378.34, 382,801.32 and 142,893.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,378.34, 382,801.32 and 142,893.64 is: 214,191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,378.34 : 382,801.32 = 142,893.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,378.34/382,801.32 = 142,893.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,378.34x = 382,801.32 × 142,893.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,378.34x = 54,699,874,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,699,874,011.60/255,378.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,191.52

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