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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,234.92, 382,907.72 and 77,737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,234.92, 382,907.72 and 77,737.28 is: 116,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,234.92 : 382,907.72 = 77,737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,234.92/382,907.72 = 77,737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,234.92x = 382,907.72 × 77,737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,234.92x = 29,766,202,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766,202,923.61/255,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,622.77

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