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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,718.80, 383,578.20 and 143,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,718.80, 383,578.20 and 143,744.40 is: 215,616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,718.80 : 383,578.20 = 143,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,718.80/383,578.20 = 143,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,718.80x = 383,578.20 × 143,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,718.80x = 55,137,218,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137,218,212.08/255,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,616.60

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