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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,428.80, 383,143.20 and 68,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,428.80, 383,143.20 and 68,459.20 is: 102,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,428.80 : 383,143.20 = 68,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,428.80/383,143.20 = 68,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,428.80x = 383,143.20 × 68,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,428.80x = 26,229,676,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,229,676,957.44/255,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,688.80

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