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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,599.01, 383,138.76 and 105,920.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,599.01, 383,138.76 and 105,920.73 is: 158,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,599.01 : 383,138.76 = 105,920.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,599.01/383,138.76 = 105,920.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,599.01x = 383,138.76 × 105,920.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,599.01x = 40,582,337,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,582,337,150.49/255,599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,773.45

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