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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,368.40, 383,271.30 and 113,432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,368.40, 383,271.30 and 113,432.10 is: 170,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,368.40 : 383,271.30 = 113,432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,368.40/383,271.30 = 113,432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,368.40x = 383,271.30 × 113,432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,368.40x = 43,475,268,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475,268,428.73/255,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,245.29

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