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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,238.68, 382,758.66 and 105,503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,238.68, 382,758.66 and 105,503.16 is: 158,213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,238.68 : 382,758.66 = 105,503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,238.68/382,758.66 = 105,503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,238.68x = 382,758.66 × 105,503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,238.68x = 40,382,248,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382,248,147.37/255,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,213.67

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