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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,631.20, 383,443.20 and 115,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,631.20, 383,443.20 and 115,389.60 is: 173,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,631.20 : 383,443.20 = 115,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,631.20/383,443.20 = 115,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,631.20x = 383,443.20 × 115,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,631.20x = 44,245,357,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,245,357,470.72/255,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,082.77

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