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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,507.87, 382,971.17 and 155,447.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,507.87, 382,971.17 and 155,447.49 is: 232,994.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,507.87 : 382,971.17 = 155,447.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,507.87/382,971.17 = 155,447.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,507.87x = 382,971.17 × 155,447.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,507.87x = 59,531,907,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,531,907,118.86/255,507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,994.42

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