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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,007.85, 382,430.36 and 84,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,007.85, 382,430.36 and 84,191.60 is: 126,260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,007.85 : 382,430.36 = 84,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,007.85/382,430.36 = 84,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,007.85x = 382,430.36 × 84,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,007.85x = 32,197,425,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197,425,063.53/255,007.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,260.53

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