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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,492.84, 383,072.38 and 122,368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,492.84, 383,072.38 and 122,368.84 is: 183,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,492.84 : 383,072.38 = 122,368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,492.84/383,072.38 = 122,368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,492.84x = 383,072.38 × 122,368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,492.84x = 46,876,122,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,876,122,776.64/255,492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,473.33

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