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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,479.44, 382,879.56 and 135,511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,479.44, 382,879.56 and 135,511.66 is: 203,087.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,479.44 : 382,879.56 = 135,511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,479.44/382,879.56 = 135,511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,479.44x = 382,879.56 × 135,511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,479.44x = 51,884,644,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,884,644,755.67/255,479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,087.36

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