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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,719.90, 383,690.66 and 137,252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,719.90, 383,690.66 and 137,252.81 is: 205,938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,719.90 : 383,690.66 = 137,252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,719.90/383,690.66 = 137,252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,719.90x = 383,690.66 × 137,252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,719.90x = 52,662,621,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,662,621,528.72/255,719.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,938.69

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