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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,825.20, 383,737.80 and 145,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,825.20, 383,737.80 and 145,233.20 is: 217,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,825.20 : 383,737.80 = 145,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,825.20/383,737.80 = 145,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,825.20x = 383,737.80 × 145,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,825.20x = 55,731,468,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,731,468,654.96/255,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,849.80

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