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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,219.93, 383,034.02 and 114,989.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,219.93, 383,034.02 and 114,989.49 is: 172,576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,219.93 : 383,034.02 = 114,989.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,219.93/383,034.02 = 114,989.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,219.93x = 383,034.02 × 114,989.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,219.93x = 44,044,886,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,886,037.50/255,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,576.20

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