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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,053.20, 382,623.37 and 105,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,053.20, 382,623.37 and 105,211.58 is: 157,835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,053.20 : 382,623.37 = 105,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,053.20/382,623.37 = 105,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,053.20x = 382,623.37 × 105,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,053.20x = 40,256,409,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,256,409,302.62/255,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,835.34

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