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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,401.06, 383,123.61 and 65,859.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,401.06, 383,123.61 and 65,859.75 is: 98,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,401.06 : 383,123.61 = 65,859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,401.06/383,123.61 = 65,859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,401.06x = 383,123.61 × 65,859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,401.06x = 25,232,425,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232,425,173.70/255,401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,795.31

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