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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,213.64, 382,583.58 and 112,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,213.64, 382,583.58 and 112,983.04 is: 169,369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,213.64 : 382,583.58 = 112,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,213.64/382,583.58 = 112,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,213.64x = 382,583.58 × 112,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,213.64x = 43,225,455,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,225,455,922.48/255,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,369.69

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