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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,292.32, 382,938.96 and 105,368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,292.32, 382,938.96 and 105,368.16 is: 158,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,292.32 : 382,938.96 = 105,368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,292.32/382,938.96 = 105,368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,292.32x = 382,938.96 × 105,368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,292.32x = 40,349,573,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349,573,607.51/255,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,052.44

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