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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,810.20, 383,715.30 and 145,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,810.20, 383,715.30 and 145,218.20 is: 217,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,810.20 : 383,715.30 = 145,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,810.20/383,715.30 = 145,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,810.20x = 383,715.30 × 145,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,810.20x = 55,722,445,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,722,445,178.46/255,810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,827.30

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