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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,597.16, 383,566.38 and 89,385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,597.16, 383,566.38 and 89,385.16 is: 134,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,597.16 : 383,566.38 = 89,385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,597.16/383,566.38 = 89,385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,597.16x = 383,566.38 × 89,385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,597.16x = 34,285,142,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285,142,246.92/255,597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,137.41

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