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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,459, 383,194.98 and 89,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,459, 383,194.98 and 89,247 is: 133,872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,459 : 383,194.98 = 89,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,459/383,194.98 = 89,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,459x = 383,194.98 × 89,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,459x = 34,199,002,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,002,380.06/255,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,872.76

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