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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,284.93, 383,163.80 and 129,014.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,284.93, 383,163.80 and 129,014.03 is: 193,640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,284.93 : 383,163.80 = 129,014.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,284.93/383,163.80 = 129,014.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,284.93x = 383,163.80 × 129,014.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,284.93x = 49,433,503,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,503,427.22/255,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,640.51

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