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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,211.24, 382,759.46 and 75,258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,211.24, 382,759.46 and 75,258.05 is: 112,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,211.24 : 382,759.46 = 75,258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,211.24/382,759.46 = 75,258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,211.24x = 382,759.46 × 75,258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,211.24x = 28,805,730,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,805,730,026.80/255,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,870.14

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