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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,893.65, 383,729.00 and 135,924.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,893.65, 383,729.00 and 135,924.35 is: 203,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,893.65 : 383,729.00 = 135,924.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,893.65/383,729.00 = 135,924.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,893.65x = 383,729.00 × 135,924.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,893.65x = 52,158,112,302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,158,112,302.88/255,893.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,827.30

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