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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,061.40, 382,513.65 and 84,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,061.40, 382,513.65 and 84,252.43 is: 126,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,061.40 : 382,513.65 = 84,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,061.40/382,513.65 = 84,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,061.40x = 382,513.65 × 84,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,061.40x = 32,227,703,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227,703,666.28/255,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,352.73

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