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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,137.16, 382,752.18 and 84,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,137.16, 382,752.18 and 84,368.64 is: 126,568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,137.16 : 382,752.18 = 84,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,137.16/382,752.18 = 84,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,137.16x = 382,752.18 × 84,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,137.16x = 32,292,280,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292,280,883.64/255,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,568.32

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