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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,929.60, 383,721.60 and 136,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,929.60, 383,721.60 and 136,006.40 is: 203,917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,929.60 : 383,721.60 = 136,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,929.60/383,721.60 = 136,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,929.60x = 383,721.60 × 136,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,929.60x = 52,188,593,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,188,593,418.24/255,929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,917.77

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