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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,819.40, 383,510.28 and 98,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,819.40, 383,510.28 and 98,161 is: 147,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,819.40 : 383,510.28 = 98,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,819.40/383,510.28 = 98,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,819.40x = 383,510.28 × 98,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,819.40x = 37,645,752,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,645,752,595.08/255,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,157.54

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