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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,321.20, 383,154.60 and 115,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,321.20, 383,154.60 and 115,007.60 is: 172,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,321.20 : 383,154.60 = 115,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,321.20/383,154.60 = 115,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,321.20x = 383,154.60 × 115,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,321.20x = 44,065,690,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,065,690,974.96/255,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,589.24

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