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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,169.23, 382,795.05 and 77,634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,169.23, 382,795.05 and 77,634.44 is: 116,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,169.23 : 382,795.05 = 77,634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,169.23/382,795.05 = 77,634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,169.23x = 382,795.05 × 77,634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,169.23x = 29,718,079,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,718,079,341.52/255,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,464.20

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