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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,224.08, 382,806.96 and 68,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,224.08, 382,806.96 and 68,250.16 is: 102,367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,224.08 : 382,806.96 = 68,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,224.08/382,806.96 = 68,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,224.08x = 382,806.96 × 68,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,224.08x = 26,126,636,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126,636,269.11/255,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,367.44

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