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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,969.60, 383,464.80 and 137,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,969.60, 383,464.80 and 137,601.60 is: 206,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,969.60 : 383,464.80 = 137,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,969.60/383,464.80 = 137,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,969.60x = 383,464.80 × 137,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,969.60x = 52,765,370,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,765,370,023.68/255,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,139.21

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