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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,051.70, 382,621.12 and 105,210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,051.70, 382,621.12 and 105,210.08 is: 157,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,051.70 : 382,621.12 = 105,210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,051.70/382,621.12 = 105,210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,051.70x = 382,621.12 × 105,210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,051.70x = 40,255,597,365.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,255,597,365.53/255,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,833.09

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