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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,211.01, 382,787.34 and 68,237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,211.01, 382,787.34 and 68,237.09 is: 102,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,211.01 : 382,787.34 = 68,237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,211.01/382,787.34 = 68,237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,211.01x = 382,787.34 × 68,237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,211.01x = 26,120,294,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120,294,170.44/255,211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,347.83

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