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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,593.36, 383,569.32 and 105,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,593.36, 383,569.32 and 105,836.24 is: 158,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,593.36 : 383,569.32 = 105,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,593.36/383,569.32 = 105,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,593.36x = 383,569.32 × 105,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,593.36x = 40,595,534,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,595,534,608.16/255,593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,828.60

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