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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,111.22, 382,332.84 and 105,176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,111.22, 382,332.84 and 105,176.98 is: 157,627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,111.22 : 382,332.84 = 105,176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,111.22/382,332.84 = 105,176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,111.22x = 382,332.84 × 105,176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,111.22x = 40,212,613,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,212,613,466.02/255,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,627.77

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