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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,537.96, 383,544.28 and 129,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,537.96, 383,544.28 and 129,267.48 is: 194,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,537.96 : 383,544.28 = 129,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,537.96/383,544.28 = 129,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,537.96x = 383,544.28 × 129,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,537.96x = 49,579,802,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,579,802,544.01/255,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,021.28

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