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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,388.62, 382,627.35 and 155,497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,388.62, 382,627.35 and 155,497.26 is: 232,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,388.62 : 382,627.35 = 155,497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,388.62/382,627.35 = 155,497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,388.62x = 382,627.35 × 155,497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,388.62x = 59,497,504,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,497,504,526.06/255,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,968.50

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