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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,622.40, 383,606.40 and 143,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,622.40, 383,606.40 and 143,302.40 is: 215,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,622.40 : 383,606.40 = 143,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,622.40/383,606.40 = 143,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,622.40x = 383,606.40 × 143,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,622.40x = 54,971,717,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,971,717,775.36/255,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,050.47

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