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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,573.28, 383,333.22 and 113,420.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,573.28, 383,333.22 and 113,420.98 is: 170,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,573.28 : 383,333.22 = 113,420.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,573.28/383,333.22 = 113,420.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,573.28x = 383,333.22 × 113,420.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,573.28x = 43,478,029,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,478,029,478.96/255,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,119.62

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