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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,485.30, 382,866.59 and 141,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,485.30, 382,866.59 and 141,683.48 is: 212,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,485.30 : 382,866.59 = 141,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,485.30/382,866.59 = 141,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,485.30x = 382,866.59 × 141,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,485.30x = 54,245,868,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,245,868,224.18/255,485.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,324.82

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