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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,672.40, 383,681.40 and 143,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,672.40, 383,681.40 and 143,352.40 is: 215,125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,672.40 : 383,681.40 = 143,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,672.40/383,681.40 = 143,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,672.40x = 383,681.40 × 143,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,672.40x = 55,001,649,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,001,649,525.36/255,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,125.49

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