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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,427.60, 383,141.40 and 99,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,427.60, 383,141.40 and 99,779.60 is: 149,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,427.60 : 383,141.40 = 99,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,427.60/383,141.40 = 99,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,427.60x = 383,141.40 × 99,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,427.60x = 38,229,695,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229,695,635.44/255,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,669.40

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