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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,791.40, 383,168.70 and 144,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,791.40, 383,168.70 and 144,853.80 is: 216,987.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,791.40 : 383,168.70 = 144,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,791.40/383,168.70 = 144,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,791.40x = 383,168.70 × 144,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,791.40x = 55,503,442,236.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,503,442,236.06/255,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,987.13

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