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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,605.64, 383,225.10 and 97,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,605.64, 383,225.10 and 97,701 is: 146,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,605.64 : 383,225.10 = 97,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,605.64/383,225.10 = 97,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,605.64x = 383,225.10 × 97,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,605.64x = 37,441,475,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441,475,495.10/255,605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,481.41

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