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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,211.68, 382,817.66 and 114,806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,211.68, 382,817.66 and 114,806.28 is: 172,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,211.68 : 382,817.66 = 114,806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,211.68/382,817.66 = 114,806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,211.68x = 382,817.66 × 114,806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,211.68x = 43,949,871,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,949,871,462.90/255,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,209.48

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