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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,199.74, 382,517.70 and 105,357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,199.74, 382,517.70 and 105,357.42 is: 157,919.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,199.74 : 382,517.70 = 105,357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,199.74/382,517.70 = 105,357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,199.74x = 382,517.70 × 105,357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,199.74x = 40,301,077,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301,077,976.33/255,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,919.75

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