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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,838.16, 383,524.92 and 89,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,838.16, 383,524.92 and 89,535.44 is: 134,221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,838.16 : 383,524.92 = 89,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,838.16/383,524.92 = 89,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,838.16x = 383,524.92 × 89,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,838.16x = 34,339,072,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339,072,463.16/255,838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,221.86

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