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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,265.50, 383,027.42 and 105,613.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,265.50, 383,027.42 and 105,613.18 is: 158,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,265.50 : 383,027.42 = 105,613.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,265.50/383,027.42 = 105,613.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,265.50x = 383,027.42 × 105,613.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,265.50x = 40,452,743,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,452,743,853.40/255,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,473.21

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