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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,542.40, 383,313.60 and 115,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,542.40, 383,313.60 and 115,574.40 is: 173,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,542.40 : 383,313.60 = 115,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,542.40/383,313.60 = 115,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,542.40x = 383,313.60 × 115,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,542.40x = 44,301,239,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,301,239,331.84/255,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,361.60

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