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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,443.07, 383,187.69 and 97,672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,443.07, 383,187.69 and 97,672.89 is: 146,518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,443.07 : 383,187.69 = 97,672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,443.07/383,187.69 = 97,672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,443.07x = 383,187.69 × 97,672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,443.07x = 37,427,049,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,427,049,094.72/255,443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,518.16

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