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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,486.06, 382,867.72 and 141,684.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,486.06, 382,867.72 and 141,684.23 is: 212,325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,486.06 : 382,867.72 = 141,684.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,486.06/382,867.72 = 141,684.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,486.06x = 382,867.72 × 141,684.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,486.06x = 54,246,318,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,246,318,703.01/255,486.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,325.94

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