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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,737.40, 383,606.10 and 89,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,737.40, 383,606.10 and 89,542.20 is: 134,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,737.40 : 383,606.10 = 89,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,737.40/383,606.10 = 89,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,737.40x = 383,606.10 × 89,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,737.40x = 34,348,934,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,348,934,127.42/255,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,313.30

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