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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,432.68, 383,149.11 and 105,508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,432.68, 383,149.11 and 105,508.19 is: 158,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,432.68 : 383,149.11 = 105,508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,432.68/383,149.11 = 105,508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,432.68x = 383,149.11 × 105,508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,432.68x = 40,425,369,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425,369,096.21/255,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,262.32

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