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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,517.80, 383,350.68 and 105,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,517.80, 383,350.68 and 105,730.44 is: 158,626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,517.80 : 383,350.68 = 105,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,517.80/383,350.68 = 105,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,517.80x = 383,350.68 × 105,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,517.80x = 40,531,836,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,531,836,070.70/255,517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,626.27

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