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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,261.12, 382,922.40 and 84,488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,261.12, 382,922.40 and 84,488.64 is: 126,743.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,261.12 : 382,922.40 = 84,488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,261.12/382,922.40 = 84,488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,261.12x = 382,922.40 × 84,488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,261.12x = 32,352,592,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,352,592,801.54/255,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,743.13

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