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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,610.16, 383,585.88 and 89,398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,610.16, 383,585.88 and 89,398.16 is: 134,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,610.16 : 383,585.88 = 89,398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,610.16/383,585.88 = 89,398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,610.16x = 383,585.88 × 89,398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,610.16x = 34,291,871,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,291,871,873.98/255,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,156.92

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