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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,110.24, 382,751.46 and 112,935.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,110.24, 382,751.46 and 112,935.89 is: 169,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,110.24 : 382,751.46 = 112,935.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,110.24/382,751.46 = 112,935.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,110.24x = 382,751.46 × 112,935.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,110.24x = 43,226,377,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,226,377,740.78/255,110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,441.95

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