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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,782.56, 383,784.36 and 137,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,782.56, 383,784.36 and 137,315.56 is: 206,032.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,782.56 : 383,784.36 = 137,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,782.56/383,784.36 = 137,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,782.56x = 383,784.36 × 137,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,782.56x = 52,699,564,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699,564,312.64/255,782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,032.67

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