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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,869.52, 383,536.16 and 143,384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,869.52, 383,536.16 and 143,384.82 is: 214,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,869.52 : 383,536.16 = 143,384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,869.52/383,536.16 = 143,384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,869.52x = 383,536.16 × 143,384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,869.52x = 54,993,263,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,993,263,265.09/255,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,926.98

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