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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,635.70, 383,165.55 and 122,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,635.70, 383,165.55 and 122,579.70 is: 183,731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,635.70 : 383,165.55 = 122,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,635.70/383,165.55 = 122,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,635.70x = 383,165.55 × 122,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,635.70x = 46,968,318,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,968,318,169.34/255,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,731.45

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