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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,209.64, 382,577.58 and 112,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,209.64, 382,577.58 and 112,979.04 is: 169,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,209.64 : 382,577.58 = 112,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,209.64/382,577.58 = 112,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,209.64x = 382,577.58 × 112,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,209.64x = 43,223,247,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223,247,713.92/255,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,363.70

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