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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,388.40, 383,318.64 and 129,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,388.40, 383,318.64 and 129,117.44 is: 193,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,388.40 : 383,318.64 = 129,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,388.40/383,318.64 = 129,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,388.40x = 383,318.64 × 129,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,388.40x = 49,493,121,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,493,121,501.08/255,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,795.50

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