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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,511.70, 384,767.55 and 144,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,511.70, 384,767.55 and 144,537.30 is: 216,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,511.70 : 384,767.55 = 144,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,511.70/384,767.55 = 144,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,511.70x = 384,767.55 × 144,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,511.70x = 55,613,262,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,613,262,804.62/256,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,805.95

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