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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,665.40, 383,670.90 and 143,345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,665.40, 383,670.90 and 143,345.40 is: 215,114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,665.40 : 383,670.90 = 143,345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,665.40/383,670.90 = 143,345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,665.40x = 383,670.90 × 143,345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,665.40x = 54,997,458,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,997,458,628.86/255,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,114.98

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