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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,342.12, 383,013.58 and 105,417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,342.12, 383,013.58 and 105,417.86 is: 158,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,342.12 : 383,013.58 = 105,417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,342.12/383,013.58 = 105,417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,342.12x = 383,013.58 × 105,417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,342.12x = 40,376,471,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,376,471,954.54/255,342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,126.96

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