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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,631.20, 383,158.80 and 122,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,631.20, 383,158.80 and 122,575.20 is: 183,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,631.20 : 383,158.80 = 122,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,631.20/383,158.80 = 122,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,631.20x = 383,158.80 × 122,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,631.20x = 46,965,766,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965,766,541.76/255,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,724.70

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