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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,216.33, 382,795.32 and 68,242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,216.33, 382,795.32 and 68,242.41 is: 102,355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,216.33 : 382,795.32 = 68,242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,216.33/382,795.32 = 68,242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,216.33x = 382,795.32 × 68,242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,216.33x = 26,122,875,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122,875,173.52/255,216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,355.81

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