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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,619.80, 383,429.70 and 143,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,619.80, 383,429.70 and 143,645.40 is: 215,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,619.80 : 383,429.70 = 143,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,619.80/383,429.70 = 143,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,619.80x = 383,429.70 × 143,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,619.80x = 55,077,912,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,077,912,628.38/255,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,468.10

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