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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,452.32, 383,217.36 and 155,686.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,452.32, 383,217.36 and 155,686.24 is: 233,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,452.32 : 383,217.36 = 155,686.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,452.32/383,217.36 = 155,686.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,452.32x = 383,217.36 × 155,686.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,452.32x = 59,661,669,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,661,669,881.13/255,452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,553.06

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