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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,277.86, 382,916.79 and 68,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,277.86, 382,916.79 and 68,284.50 is: 102,426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,277.86 : 382,916.79 = 68,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,277.86/382,916.79 = 68,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,277.86x = 382,916.79 × 68,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,277.86x = 26,147,281,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147,281,546.76/255,277.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,426.75

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