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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,621.30, 383,008.14 and 155,478.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,621.30, 383,008.14 and 155,478.54 is: 232,960.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,621.30 : 383,008.14 = 155,478.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,621.30/383,008.14 = 155,478.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,621.30x = 383,008.14 × 155,478.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,621.30x = 59,549,546,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,549,546,415.32/255,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,960.03

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