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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,261.63, 382,892.34 and 105,337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,261.63, 382,892.34 and 105,337.11 is: 158,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,261.63 : 382,892.34 = 105,337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,261.63/382,892.34 = 105,337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,261.63x = 382,892.34 × 105,337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,261.63x = 40,332,772,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,332,772,536.74/255,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,005.62

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