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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,282.93, 383,128.52 and 115,052.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,282.93, 383,128.52 and 115,052.49 is: 172,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,282.93 : 383,128.52 = 115,052.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,282.93/383,128.52 = 115,052.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,282.93x = 383,128.52 × 115,052.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,282.93x = 44,079,889,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,079,889,640.75/255,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,670.73

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