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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,736.09, 383,714.79 and 137,269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,736.09, 383,714.79 and 137,269.09 is: 205,963.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,736.09 : 383,714.79 = 137,269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,736.09/383,714.79 = 137,269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,736.09x = 383,714.79 × 137,269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,736.09x = 52,672,180,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,672,180,042.84/255,736.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,963.03

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