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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,407.32, 383,110.26 and 115,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,407.32, 383,110.26 and 115,001.56 is: 172,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,407.32 : 383,110.26 = 115,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,407.32/383,110.26 = 115,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,407.32x = 383,110.26 × 115,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,407.32x = 44,058,277,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,058,277,552.01/255,407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,502.02

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