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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,330.06, 382,960.61 and 105,549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,330.06, 382,960.61 and 105,549.58 is: 158,310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,330.06 : 382,960.61 = 105,549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,330.06/382,960.61 = 105,549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,330.06x = 382,960.61 × 105,549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,330.06x = 40,421,331,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421,331,542.04/255,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,310.12

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