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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,619.20, 383,428.80 and 145,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,619.20, 383,428.80 and 145,027.20 is: 217,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,619.20 : 383,428.80 = 145,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,619.20/383,428.80 = 145,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,619.20x = 383,428.80 × 145,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,619.20x = 55,607,605,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,607,605,263.36/255,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,540.80

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