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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,736.40, 383,777.40 and 143,416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,736.40, 383,777.40 and 143,416.40 is: 215,221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,736.40 : 383,777.40 = 143,416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,736.40/383,777.40 = 143,416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,736.40x = 383,777.40 × 143,416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,736.40x = 55,039,973,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,039,973,109.36/255,736.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,221.51

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