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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,068.16, 382,598.88 and 114,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,068.16, 382,598.88 and 114,727.68 is: 172,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,068.16 : 382,598.88 = 114,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,068.16/382,598.88 = 114,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,068.16x = 382,598.88 × 114,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,068.16x = 43,894,681,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,894,681,873.00/255,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,090.01

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