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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,212.01, 382,788.84 and 68,238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,212.01, 382,788.84 and 68,238.09 is: 102,349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,212.01 : 382,788.84 = 68,238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,212.01/382,788.84 = 68,238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,212.01x = 382,788.84 × 68,238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,212.01x = 26,120,779,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120,779,314.92/255,212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,349.33

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