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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,272.92, 383,145.80 and 129,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,272.92, 383,145.80 and 129,002.02 is: 193,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,272.92 : 383,145.80 = 129,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,272.92/383,145.80 = 129,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,272.92x = 383,145.80 × 129,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,272.92x = 49,426,580,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,426,580,551.64/255,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,622.50

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