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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,231.18, 382,846.82 and 105,306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,231.18, 382,846.82 and 105,306.75 is: 157,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,231.18 : 382,846.82 = 105,306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,231.18/382,846.82 = 105,306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,231.18x = 382,846.82 × 105,306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,231.18x = 40,316,353,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,316,353,835.50/255,231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,960.14

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