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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,421.63, 383,219.97 and 97,695.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,421.63, 383,219.97 and 97,695.19 is: 146,576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,421.63 : 383,219.97 = 97,695.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,421.63/383,219.97 = 97,695.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,421.63x = 383,219.97 × 97,695.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,421.63x = 37,438,747,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,438,747,780.94/255,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,576.26

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