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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,623.65, 383,421.52 and 78,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,623.65, 383,421.52 and 78,130.60 is: 117,191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,623.65 : 383,421.52 = 78,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,623.65/383,421.52 = 78,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,623.65x = 383,421.52 × 78,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,623.65x = 29,956,953,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,956,953,410.51/255,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,191.63

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