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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,146.62, 382,806.03 and 112,972.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,146.62, 382,806.03 and 112,972.49 is: 169,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,146.62 : 382,806.03 = 112,972.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,146.62/382,806.03 = 112,972.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,146.62x = 382,806.03 × 112,972.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,146.62x = 43,246,548,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246,548,482.08/255,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,496.85

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