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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,268.02, 382,943.63 and 75,371.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,268.02, 382,943.63 and 75,371.63 is: 113,069.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,268.02 : 382,943.63 = 75,371.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,268.02/382,943.63 = 75,371.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,268.02x = 382,943.63 × 75,371.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,268.02x = 28,863,084,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,863,084,735.68/255,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,069.72

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