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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,221.43, 383,036.27 and 114,990.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,221.43, 383,036.27 and 114,990.99 is: 172,578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,221.43 : 383,036.27 = 114,990.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,221.43/383,036.27 = 114,990.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,221.43x = 383,036.27 × 114,990.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,221.43x = 44,045,719,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,719,318.25/255,221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,578.45

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