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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,901.60, 383,852.40 and 131,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,901.60, 383,852.40 and 131,485.60 is: 197,228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,901.60 : 383,852.40 = 131,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,901.60/383,852.40 = 131,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,901.60x = 383,852.40 × 131,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,901.60x = 50,471,063,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,471,063,125.44/255,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,228.40

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