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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,775.40, 383,144.70 and 144,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,775.40, 383,144.70 and 144,837.80 is: 216,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,775.40 : 383,144.70 = 144,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,775.40/383,144.70 = 144,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,775.40x = 383,144.70 × 144,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,775.40x = 55,493,835,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,493,835,429.66/255,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,963.15

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