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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,216.88, 382,911.18 and 113,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,216.88, 382,911.18 and 113,042.44 is: 169,601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,216.88 : 382,911.18 = 113,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,216.88/382,911.18 = 113,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,216.88x = 382,911.18 × 113,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,216.88x = 43,285,214,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285,214,090.48/255,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,601.69

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