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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,265.66, 382,955.60 and 77,786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,265.66, 382,955.60 and 77,786.56 is: 116,697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,265.66 : 382,955.60 = 77,786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,265.66/382,955.60 = 77,786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,265.66x = 382,955.60 × 77,786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,265.66x = 29,788,798,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788,798,756.74/255,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,697.24

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