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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,486.24, 383,405.28 and 89,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,486.24, 383,405.28 and 89,274.24 is: 133,972.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,486.24 : 383,405.28 = 89,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,486.24/383,405.28 = 89,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,486.24x = 383,405.28 × 89,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,486.24x = 34,228,214,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228,214,983.99/255,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,972.83

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